Delayed tension pneumopericardium after thoracotomy for penetrating chest trauma.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: W A Hymes, K M Itani, M J Wall Jr, T S Granchi, K L Mattox
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 57 Issue 6 Pg. 1658-60 (Jun 1994) ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 8010824 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Fatal Outcome
• Hemothorax (etiology)
• Humans
• Lung (surgery)
• Lung Injury
• Male
• Pneumoperitoneum (etiology)
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (etiology)
• Thoracic Injuries (surgery)
• Thoracotomy (adverse effects)
• Wounds, Gunshot (surgery)