Hemoperitoneum, Hepatic Laceration, and Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm as a Complication of Emergent Pericardiocentesis.

ABSTRACT: Emergent pericardiocentesis is a potentially life-saving therapeutic procedure. We report a case of hemoperitoneum, a rare but known complication of pericardiocentesis; due to hepatic artery laceration and hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm formation resulting in delayed hemorrhagic shock as a complication of emergent pericardiocentesis. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Farooq W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9745653 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature