Pneumopericardium: An unusual manifestation 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.387-388
Main Authors: Chitre, V. V., Prinsley, P. R., Hashmi, S. M. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bicycling - injuries
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
Clinical Records
Humans
Injuries of the thorax. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents
injury
Male
Medical sciences
Neck - diagnostic imaging
Pneumopericardium
Pneumopericardium - diagnostic imaging
Pneumopericardium - etiology
Radiography
Trachea - injuries
Tracheal
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnostic imaging
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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
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100137405