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===Background===
==Background==
*Connection between pericardium and pleural, bronchi, or GI tract
*Generally 2/2 connection between pericardium and pleural cavity, bronchi, or GI tract


===DDx===
==Clinical Features==
 
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
*GI malignancy
*GI malignancy
*PUD
*PUD
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*Penetrating trauma
*Penetrating trauma


===References===
==Diagnosis==
*Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice. 8th edition. 2013. Chapter 82: Pericardial and Myocardial Disease.1097-1098.
 
 
==Management==
 
 
==Disposition==
 
 
==See Also==
 
 
==References==
<References/>
 
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Revision as of 05:52, 16 July 2015

Background

  • Generally 2/2 connection between pericardium and pleural cavity, bronchi, or GI tract

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

  • GI malignancy
  • PUD
  • Esophageal diverticula
  • Barotrauma
  • Asthma
  • Valsalva
  • Drug inhalation
  • Infectious pericarditis with gas-producing bacteria
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Pericardial fluid drainage
  • Blast injury
  • Blunt trauma
  • Penetrating trauma

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

References