Tension pneumopericardium during laparoscopy for trauma.
A case involving a patient with multiple stab wounds to the thoracoabdomen is reviewed. Laparoscopy was employed to determine peritoneal penetration. Hemodynamic collapse occurred secondary to tension pneumopericardium, which resulted from a 15 mm Hg pneumoperitoneum. The relevant literature is reviewed.
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Division of Trauma Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011026:Pneumopericardium / Q000209:etiology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*