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Neonatal pneumopericardium.

Authors :
Van Nostrand C
Beamish WE
Schiff D
Source :
Canadian Medical Association journal [Can Med Assoc J] 1975 Jan 25; Vol. 112 (2), pp. 186-7, 189.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Summary: Pneumopericardium developed in three newborn infants, including a set of twins, with respiratory distress syndrome. The rarity of this condition and its occurrence in two newborns suggest an anatomic predisposition, especially in premature infants requiring assisted ventilation. Two of the infants died; one had undergone pericardiocentesis. From a review of the literature and from our cases we conclude that conservative therapy appears warranted in cases of isolated pneumopericardium although the number of cases reported is too small to provide a definite answer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0008-4409
Volume :
112
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1111875