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Abstract Pneumopericardium, defined as air in the pericardial cavity, is a rare condition with potentially severe complications and mortality. In the neonatal period, pneumopericardium is associated with prematurity, very low… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Pneumopericardium, defined as air in the pericardial cavity, is a rare condition with potentially severe complications and mortality. In the neonatal period, pneumopericardium is associated with prematurity, very low birth weight, and assisted ventilation. We report the occurrence of spontaneous pneumopericardium in a healthy full-term neonate who did not receive any supportive ventilation.
Keywords:
term;
full term;
healthy neonate;
neonate respiratory;
term healthy;
respiratory distress
Journal Title: Cardiology in the Young
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Cardiology in the Young
Year Published: 2018
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