Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spontaneous pneumopericardium in a dog with bronchopulmonary disease complicated by pyothorax and pneumothorax.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Borgonovo, Simone et al.
- Affiliation:
- Università
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Spontaneous pneumopericardium is a rare condition consisting of pericardial gas in the absence of iatrogenic or traumatic causes; it has been described secondary to pneumonia, lung abscess, and bronchopulmonary disease. This report describes a case of spontaneous pneumopericardium in a dog presenting with dyspnea secondary to pyopneumothorax complicating a bronchopulmonary disease.
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