Iatrogenic Hydropneumopericardium after Pericardiocentesis

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Authors

  • Cristina Moreno Ambroj Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • Elisa Blanco González Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • Teresa Olóriz Sanjuán Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • María C. Ferrer Gracia Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • José G. Galache Osuna Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • José A. Diarte de Miguel Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • Juan Sánchez-Rubio Lezcano Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7775/rac.v79i3.2272

Keywords:

Pericardial effusion, Cardiac tamponade, Pericardiocentesis, Pneumopericardium

Abstract

Hydropneumopericardium is defined by the accumulation of serous fluid and gas in the pericardial sac. It is uncommon in adults, usually associated with favorable outcomes; yet, it may be severe occasionally. We present the case of a kidney transplant patient who developed cardiac tamponade requiring pericardiocentesis. Several days after the procedure, the patient presented chest pain due to iatrogenic hydropneumopericardium. Image tests are essential to make this diagnosis.

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Published

2025-12-01

Issue

Rev Argent Cardiol 2011 Vol. 79 Issue 3

Section

PRESENTACIÓN DE CASOS

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