Abstract
Pneumopericardium caused cardiac tamponade in a patient who was struck in the chest by a motor vehicle. Subxiphoid pericardial window and pericardial drainage successfully treated this condition. Diagnosis of this rare form of tamponade depends on clinical examination supported by chest radiographic findings.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Traffic
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Adult
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Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
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Drainage
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Female
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Humans
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Pericardial Window Techniques
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Pneumopericardium / diagnostic imaging
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Pneumopericardium / etiology*
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Pneumopericardium / surgery
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Radiography
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Thoracic Injuries / complications*
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*