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Hemoperitoneum, Hepatic Laceration, and Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm as a Complication of Emergent Pericardiocentesis

  • SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Emergent pericardiocentesis is a potentially life-saving therapeutic procedure. We report a case of hemoperitoneum, a rare but known complication of pericardiocentesis; due to hepatic artery laceration and hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm formation resulting in delayed hemorrhagic shock as a complication of emergent pericardiocentesis. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Original languageEnglish
Article number101686
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 4 2023

Keywords

  • hemoperitoneum
  • hepatic artery laceration
  • pericardial tamponade
  • pericardiocentesis

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