Coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia with concomitant spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and subcutaneous emphysema in a non-ventilated patient, complicated by pulmonary embolism: a case report

Our case highlights the critical importance of maintaining clinical vigilance of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, even in patients not undergoing mechanical ventilation. In addition, it demonstrates the utility of vacuum-assisted closure therapy in treating concurrent pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema.