Post-surgical hydropneumopericardium: a case report of dramatic increase in the apparent size of pericardial effusion with positional changes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pneumopericardium is an uncommon clinical finding. It most commonly occurs after chest trauma but can also emerge as a complication following interventional or surgical procedures and can result in life-threatening complications. A high index of clinical suspicion should be present and once the condition is recognized, it should be managed promptly. Paucity of literature on pneumopericardium makes outlining any new case of paramount importance to emphasize the aspects of diagnosis and management of this rare condition.

Case summary

A 59-year-old woman with severe mitral valve and moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation underwent mitral and tricuspid valve repair with uneventful post-operative in-hospital stay. She presented 10 days after discharge with progressive

SUBMITTER: Ali YZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6939808 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature