Pericardiocentesis Complicated by Pneumopericardium
This report presents the case of pneumopericardium with trapped air in the pericardial sac occurring after a pericardiocentesis, probably caused by air leakage secondary to a defect in the drainage system and/or accidental removal of the pericardial tube. This condition is very rare and should be co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-08-01
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| Series: | JACC: Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084919301354 |