Early onset neonatal spontaneous pneumopericardium.
Published
Journal Article
Neonatal pneumopericardium is a rare clinical condition which usually occurs in association with other air leaks, especially when there is severe lung pathology, post vigorous resuscitation, or in presence of assisted ventilation. We report the first case of isolated, spontaneous pneumopericardium occurring in the absence of a history of neonatal resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, or of significant lung pathology. In this neonate the pneumopericardium had a relatively benign course resolving on oxygen therapy. We also review the literature and highlight the differences between the early onset, often spontaneously resolving cases, and the late onset usually severe cases.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Itani, MH; Mikati, MA
Published Date
- May 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 46 / 3
Start / End Page
- 165 - 167
PubMed ID
- 10095850
Pubmed Central ID
- 10095850
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0023-9852
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Lebanon