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Pneumopericardium following laparoscopy.

R D Nicholson, N D Berman

    Chest
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pneumopericardium, a rare complication of laparoscopy, occurred in a patient after an otherwise uncomplicated procedure. The condition, characterized by air in the pericardium and neck emphysema, resolved spontaneously without intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Laparoscopic procedures are common surgical techniques.
    • Pneumopericardium is a rare but serious complication.
    • No prior reports link pneumopericardium to laparoscopy.

    Observation:

    • A 35-year-old woman underwent laparoscopy.
    • The procedure was initially uncomplicated.
    • Post-operatively, she developed pneumopericardium and subcutaneous neck emphysema.

    Findings:

    • The patient presented with pneumopericardium after laparoscopy.
    • Subcutaneous emphysema of the neck was also noted.
    • The condition resolved spontaneously without specific treatment.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights a previously unreported complication of laparoscopy.
    • Physicians should be aware of pneumopericardium as a potential, albeit rare, sequela.
    • Further investigation may be warranted to understand the mechanism and incidence.