Authors: David Rodriguez Matthew T Heller
Publish Date: 2013/02/19
Volume: 20, Issue: 4, Pages: 333-335
Abstract
Pneumopericardium is a rare clinical finding with various etiologies Pneumopericardium ranges from an asymptomatic to lifethreatening condition eg in cases of cardiac tamponade The underlying etiology should be sought so that treatment can be expedited Pneumopericardium may result from traumatic and nontraumatic etiologies Although the mortality associated with pneumopericardium is high its rarity precludes determination of its true incidence We present an unusual case of pneumopericardium due to gastropericardial fistula which developed as a delayed complication of a RouxenY gastric bypass performed 11Â years prior
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