Pneumopericardium, air in pericardium

CASE

Chest radiographs show a patient, who underwent cardiac surgery. This patient has sternum sutured by wire loops. The left heart border has a double contour with a thin lucent stripe between that represents air in pericardium. Note also orotracheal tube in correct position and airspace shadowing in the right middle to lower lung area.

Tags:  Thorax  Heart
Radiology image - Pneumopericardium, air in pericardium: Thorax, Heart: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Pneumopericardium, air in pericardium


Pneumopericardium, air in pericardium: X-ray - Plain radiographPneumopericardium, air in pericardium: X-ray - Plain radiographPneumopericardium, air in pericardium: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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