Cardiac Tamponade by Iatrogenic Pneumopericardium
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
;
: 26-28, 2008.
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em Inglês
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| 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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Assunto principal:
Pneumopericárdio
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Tórax
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Ecocardiografia
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Tamponamento Cardíaco
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Pericardiocentese
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
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