Pneumopericardium: An unusual manifestations of blunt tracheal trauma

A case of pneumopericardium in a child following blunt injury to his trachea is described. Such a case has not been previously described in the literature. A probable anatomical explanation for this rare event is offered.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1997-04, Vol.111 (4), p.387
Main Authors: Chitre, V V, Prinsley, P R, Hashmi, S M H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A case of pneumopericardium in a child following blunt injury to his trachea is described. Such a case has not been previously described in the literature. A probable anatomical explanation for this rare event is offered.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460