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Pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema after transesophageal echocardiography

Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoperikard und subkutanes Emphysem nach transösophagealer Echokardiographie

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Conflict of interest. M. Celik, U.C. Yuksel, E. Yalcinkaya, Y. Gokoglan, and C. Barcin state that there are no conflicts of interest. Consent was obtained from all patients identifiable from images or other information within the manuscript. In the case of underage patients, consent was obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, Gulhane School of Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06018, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey

    M. Celik MD, U.C. Yuksel, E. Yalcinkaya, Y. Gokoglan & C. Barcin

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Celik, M., Yuksel, U., Yalcinkaya, E. et al. Pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema after transesophageal echocardiography. Herz 40, 162–164 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-013-3979-8

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