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. 1979 Apr;55(642):273–275. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.642.273

Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation.

D O'Neill, D N Symon
PMCID: PMC2428111  PMID: 471864

Abstract

Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum have been described as complications of endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation in neonates and children. Here the occurrence of these complications in an adult is described and the possible mechanism discussed.

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