Iatrogenic intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernias are very uncommon and are most typically caused by high-force blunt trauma. Other iatrogenic causes such as prior surgical formation of a pericardial window have been described, but are exceedingly rare. We present a case of...

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Main Authors: Entrikin Daniel W, Chughtai Haroon L, Drafts Brandon C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/12/1/3