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Pneumopericardium in Covid-19 Infection



Amirpour A1 ; Sattar F1 ; Mirbod SM2
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Source: Iranian Heart Journal Published:2023

Abstract

Pneumopericardium is a rare medical condition that occurs following trauma, surgery, or other medical interventions. The presence of pneumopericardium after COVID-19 pneumonia has been reported in some cases, and it has been explained that most cases could be self-limited. Here, we describe a 51-year-old man afflicted by pneumopericardium with COVID-19 infection. The patient had pneumopericardium and massive pericardial effusions, necessitating surgical strategies such as pericardial windows. This case highlights the potential severity of COVID-19. We also suggest that cardiologists pay attention to the possibility of pneumopericardium in cases with COVID-19 infection. © 2023, Iranian Heart Association. All rights reserved.
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