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