title: Pneumopericardium associated with laparoscopy.
abstract: This case report describes a rare but potentially serious complication of pneumopericardium occurring during diagnostic laparoscopy. Contributing factors and possible etiologies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Knos
authors.forename: Y F
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Toledo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000209:etiology*