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Pneumopericardium and Fistula

Imaging findings

Air surrounding the heart (pneumopericardium) and extravasated contrast extending from the GI tract into the pericardial space.

Key takeaways

A rare complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery where a fistula forms, allowing air and contrast to track into the pericardium.

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