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Pneumopericardium
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Pneumopericardium

Chest radiograph shows air outlining the heart, a condition known as Pneumopericardium.The air is found within the pericardial cavity. In adults, it may be seen in the context with severe blunt chest trauma, pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, thoracic surgery / pericardial fluid drainage, or infectious peticarditis with gas-producing organisms.It's a serious complication, which if untreated may lead to cardiac tamponade and death. A pneumopericardium can be distinguished from pneumomediastinum, since air in the pericardial sac should not rise above the anatomic limits of the pericardial reflection on the proximal great vascular pedicle.

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about 5 years ago

Nice case..it is the first time i see like this case

about 5 years ago

What is the management plan for this case

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