Cardiac Tamponade by Iatrogenic Pneumopericardium
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
;
: 26-28, 2008.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-43967
ABSTRACT
Pneumopericardium is defined as the condition of presence of air in the pericardial space. It is associated with various etiologies such as chest trauma, infection or invasive procedures. We herein describe a case of cardiac tamponade associated with pneumopericardium. We diagnosed iatrogenic pneumopericardium by plain chest radiography and two-dimensional echocardiography. The patient was successfully treated by re-pericardiocentesis.
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Main subject:
Pneumopericardium
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Thorax
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Echocardiography
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Pericardiocentesis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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