Highlights • Iatrogenic pneumopericardium following tube thoracostomy is exceedingly rare.• Delayed or missed diagnosis of iatrogenic pneumopericardium can be fatal.• Infants tend to develop tension pneumopericardium urging surgical intervention.• Iatrogenic… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Iatrogenic pneumopericardium following tube thoracostomy is exceedingly rare.• Delayed or missed diagnosis of iatrogenic pneumopericardium can be fatal.• Infants tend to develop tension pneumopericardium urging surgical intervention.• Iatrogenic pneumopericardium in infants can be managed conservatively with caution.
Keywords:
iatrogenic pneumopericardium;
tube thoracostomy;
pneumopericardium tube;
case;
pneumopericardium
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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