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Research in Pediatrics & Neonatology

Successful Conservative Management of Neonatal Pneumopericardium

Submission: February 05, 2020; Published: March 16, 2020

ISSN : 2576-9200
Volume4 Issue3

Abstract

Development of pneumo-pericardium in neonate is a rare event. If it occurs, it presents as a complication of respiratory distress syndrome. Commonly it requires some intervention to be cured, but we experienced a case which was totally resolved by conservative management. The baby was a late preterm and developed pneumopericardium at the age of 4 hours, he was managed conservatively. After 48 hours the pneumopericardium completely resolved.

Keywords: Neonate; Pneumopericardium; Mechanical ventilation; Conservative management

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