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Computed tomography scans on arrival, axial and coronal planes. An expressive non-tension pneumopericardium is present. Pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema and right lung contusion can also be noticed.
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UDE and fiber bronchoscopy showed no abnormalities (Fig. 1).
Portable X-ray film obtained in the Emergency Room, after intubation. White arrows indicate pericardium stripe and its underlying pneumopericardium.
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He then recovered well and his follow up at the clinics was finished on the 28th day post-trauma (Fig. 2).