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Figure 17.12 Lateral thoracic image of a cat with pneumomediastinum. Mediastinal air allows visualization of anatomy that is not
normally identified. Extensive dorsal and ventral subcutaneous emphysema is present. E, esophagus; vc, cranial vena cava.

(a) (b)

Figure 17.13 Transverse computed tomographic image (a) of the thorax showing air accumulation within the mediastinum which
occurred while under general anesthesia. Lateral image of the thorax (b) taken following the computed tomographic examination
showing subcutaneous air accumulation. Source: Images courtesy of Dr Merrilee Holland, Auburn University.

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