• Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Apr 2004

    Case Reports

    [Post-traumatic tension pneumothorax and pneumopericardium in spontaneous ventilation].

    • N Kallel, H Beloeil, A Geffroy, P Albaladejo, and J Marty.
    • Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, hôpital Beaujon, 100, boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France.
    • Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2004 Apr 1;23(4):364-6.

    AbstractThe occurrence of tension pneumopericardium in patient in spontaneous ventilation after blunt trauma is rare. The diagnosis is difficult and it may remain unrecognized. The authors reported the case of a 50 year-old trauma patient with a tension pneumothorax associated with a pneumopericardium. The patient was not mechanically ventilated at any time. Pericardial relief was obtained by insertion of a chest tube.

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