Delayed tension pneumopericardium after thoracotomy for penetrating chest trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 57(6): 1658-60, 1994 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8010824
Tension pneumopericardium is a rare entity typically described in premature infants requiring positive-pressure ventilation. However, recent reports suggest an increase in its occurrence in adults. A case of delayed postoperative tension pneumopericardium in an adult patient is presented with a review of the history, pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of this entity.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumoperitoneum
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Thoracic Injuries
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Wounds, Gunshot
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Thoracotomy
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Lung Injury
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Lung
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
1994
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Netherlands