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Pneumopericardium

Pneumopericardium is a medical condition where air enters the pericardial cavity. This condition has been recognized in preterm neonates, in which it is associated with severe lung pathology, after vigorous resuscitation, or in the presence of assisted ventilation. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Be Caused by
Amebic abscess
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Congenital absence of the pericardium with pneumothorax
Cutaneous fistula
Idiopathic pneumopericardium
Infantile respiratory distress syndrome
Intubation
Neoplasm
Penetrating chest trauma
Pericardiocentesis
Pericarditis due to gas-forming organism
Pneumomediastinum
Positive pressure ventilation
Postoperative state
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
Radiation necrosis
Respiratory therapy
Tracheal injury
May Be Caused by
Amebic abscess
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Congenital absence of the pericardium with pneumothorax
Cutaneous fistula
Idiopathic pneumopericardium
Infantile respiratory distress syndrome
Intubation
Neoplasm
Penetrating chest trauma
Pericardiocentesis
Pericarditis due to gas-forming organism
Pneumomediastinum
Positive pressure ventilation
Postoperative state
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
Radiation necrosis
Respiratory therapy
Tracheal injury


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