Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2004 May;37(5):464-466.
Neonatal Tension Pneumopericardium
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- 1Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Korea. j@inha.com
- 2Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Inha University, Korea.
Abstract
- Neonatal tension pneumopericardium is a serious disease that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. If untreated, it may lead to cardiac tamponade and death. We report a case of neonatal tension pneumopericardium which was succesfully treated by open pericardial window operation with review of literatures.
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