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2. Question: Pericardial double trouble.
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Martinho M, Brochado L, and Pereira H
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- Humans, Pericardium diagnostic imaging, Male, Diagnosis, Differential, Echocardiography, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared.
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- 2024
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3. Pericardial tamponade after laparoscopic repair of a giant diaphragmatic hernia.
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Dębski M, Sardar A, Vickery C, and Ring L
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- Humans, Male, Postoperative Complications surgery, Postoperative Complications etiology, Herniorrhaphy methods, Herniorrhaphy adverse effects, Surgical Mesh adverse effects, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Chest Pain etiology, Drainage methods, Middle Aged, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Laparoscopy adverse effects, Hernia, Diaphragmatic surgery, Hernia, Diaphragmatic diagnostic imaging, Hernia, Diaphragmatic etiology
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Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair is favoured for diaphragmatic hernias due to better outcomes. However, fixation devices pose risks, including cardiac tamponade. A man underwent laparoscopic repair for a large diaphragmatic hernia. One week later, he presented with chest discomfort which was initially attributed to postoperative pain. Subsequently, patient represented with worsening of chest pain and tachycardia. CT requested to rule out pulmonary embolism revealed a large pericardial effusion. Urgent drainage via apical approach resolved tamponade. The case highlights the challenges in managing pericardial effusions post-laparoscopy in the presence of diaphragmatic mesh and stresses multidisciplinary collaboration. Literature review highlights risks associated with fixation devices. Suggestions include limiting their use near vital structures. Key learning point of this case report is to raise awareness of cardiac tamponade following diaphragmatic hernia repair. Limited evidence necessitates cautious use of fixation devices, emphasising patient safety., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2024
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4. Isolated right-sided pericardial effusion following hybrid ablation for long-standing atrial fibrillation.
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Tan Y, Tao Y, and Wang Z
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Aged, Postoperative Complications etiology, Atrial Fibrillation surgery, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Catheter Ablation adverse effects, Catheter Ablation methods
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- 2024
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5. Prehospital Ultrasound Use to Guide Emergent Pericardiocentesis: A Case Report.
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Jones JD, Hill MA, Mand SK, Tschautscher C, Cathers AD, and Kuttab HI
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- Humans, Male, Ultrasonography, Interventional methods, Ultrasonography methods, Middle Aged, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion therapy, Pericardiocentesis methods, Emergency Medical Services methods, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Cardiac Tamponade therapy, Point-of-Care Systems
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been shown to be a valuable tool in the management of acutely ill patients in the prehospital setting. POCUS not only has utility from a diagnostic perspective but also has been shown to reduce the rate of complications from otherwise traditionally "blind" procedures, such as pericardiocentesis. This case report highlights the utility of POCUS in the prehospital setting to guide emergent pericardiocentesis to treat cardiac tamponade. The applicability of various approaches to ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis is also discussed., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The author(s) have no relevant disclosures. There was no grant funding or financial support for this manuscript., (Copyright © 2024 Air Medical Journal Associates. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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6. Successful Visceral and Parietal Pericardiectomy for Refractory Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Case Report.
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Cox J, Chatila K, and Lick SD
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- Humans, Male, Adult, Pericarditis, Constrictive surgery, Pericarditis, Constrictive diagnosis, Pericardiectomy, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis
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BACKGROUND Effusive-constrictive pericarditis (ECP) is an uncommon clinical syndrome characterized by the coexistence of pericardial effusion and constriction involving the visceral pericardium. This differs from constrictive pericarditis, which presents with thickening of the pericardium without effusions. Specific diagnostic criteria of ECP include the failure of right atrial pressure to decrease by 50% or reach a new level below 10 mmHg after normalization of intrapericardial pressure. CASE REPORT We present the case of a 32-year-old obese man with multiple comorbidities who initially presented with flu-like symptoms and pleural effusion with development of constrictive-like symptoms. Despite undergoing numerous pericardiocentesis and appropriate medical management, the patient's condition failed to improve, leading to the likely diagnosis of effusive-constrictive pericarditis. Cultures of pericardial fluid revealed E. -faecium, which required multiple antimicrobial therapy. Despite infection, the exact etiology of ECP remained unknown and likely idiopathic. Common causes of ECP include idiopathic, tuberculosis, cardiac surgery complications, radiation, or neoplasia. Ultimately, the patient underwent a pericardiectomy involving the visceral and parietal pericardium, resulting in hemodynamic stability and resolution of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing ECP, emphasizing the importance of considering surgical intervention in refractory cases. ECP initially presents as a pericardial effusion, often addressed through pericardiocentesis; however, in a small subset of patients, sustained symptoms and altered hemodynamics persist following pericardiocentesis, necessitating further evaluation and management. The success of pericardiectomy in our patient highlights the potential efficacy of surgical intervention in improving outcomes for patients with ECP.
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- 2024
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7. Fetal cardiac teratoma and pericardiocentesis: A case report.
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Gupta N, Dash P, and Marwah A
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnosis, Hydrops Fetalis etiology, Hydrops Fetalis diagnosis, Hydrops Fetalis surgery, Fetal Diseases surgery, Teratoma surgery, Teratoma complications, Teratoma diagnosis, Teratoma diagnostic imaging, Pericardiocentesis methods, Heart Neoplasms complications, Heart Neoplasms surgery, Heart Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Heart Neoplasms diagnosis
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Fetal pericardial teratomas are rare. They present with pericardial effusion and hydrops. The definitive management is postnatal resection of the tumor. The exact antenatal management is not known due to its rarity. We present a case of fetal pericardial teratoma with pericardial tamponade. Pericardiocentesis performed at 31 weeks significantly relieved the venous compression, leading to resolution of hydrops and prolonging the gestational age for the definitive management., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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8. Posterior pericardial window: a simple and reproducible technique in order to prevent pericardial tamponade in paediatric cardiac surgery.
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Simsek B, Ozyuksel A, Saygi M, and Basaran M
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- Infant, Newborn, Humans, Male, Female, Child, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade prevention & control, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion prevention & control, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures adverse effects
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Objective: Pericardial tamponade, which increases postoperative mortality and morbidity, is still not uncommon after paediatric cardiac surgery. We considered that posterior pericardiotomy may be a useful and safe technique in order to reduce the incidence of early and late pericardial tamponade. Herein, we present our experience with creation of posterior pericardial window following congenital cardiac surgical procedures., Methods: This retrospective study evaluated 229 patients who underwent paediatric cardiac surgical procedures between June 2021 and January 2023. A posterior pericardial window was created in all of the patients. In neonates and infants, pericardial window was performed at a size of 2x2 cm, whereas a 3x3 cm connection was established in elder children and young adults. A curved chest tube was placed and positioned at the posterolateral pericardiophrenic sinus. An additional straight anterior mediastinal chest tube was also inserted in every patient. Transthoracic echocardiographic evaluations were performed daily to assess postoperative pericardial effusion., Results: A total of 229 (135 male, 94 female) patients were operated. Mean age and body weight were 24.2 ± 26.7 months and 10.2 ± 6.7 kg, respectively. Eight (3.5%) of the patients were neonates where 109 (47.6%) were infants and 112 (48.9%) were in childhood. Fifty-two (22.7%) re-do operations were performed. Six (2.6%) patients underwent postoperative surgical re-exploration due to surgical site bleeding. Any early or late pericardial tamponade was not encountered in the study group., Conclusions: Posterior pericardial window is an effective and safe technique in order to prevent both the early and late pericardial tamponade after congenital cardiac surgery.
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- 2024
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9. [Repeated Pericardial Effusion Leading to the Diagnosis of Synovial Sarcoma:Report of a Case].
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Ikemoto K, Hoki R, Echie Y, Hiramatsu T, Saito H, Tomari E, Honda A, and Haruta S
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- Humans, Male, Aged, Recurrence, Sarcoma, Synovial complications, Sarcoma, Synovial surgery, Sarcoma, Synovial diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Heart Neoplasms complications, Heart Neoplasms surgery, Heart Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
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The patient is a 76-year-old man. His chief complaint of chest pain led to a diagnosis of pericardial effusion of unknown cause, and pericardial drainage was performed. On the 30th day, chest pain appeared again. Echocardiography revealed a pericardial fluid reaccumulation and a substantial mass in the pericardial space. Surgical drainage was performed to find the cause. A hematoma/mass was present on the epicardium. The pericardial sac was filled with hematoma. The hematoma was removed, but part of the mass infiltrated close to the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery, and removal of that part was abandoned. The intrapericardial hematoma and epicardium were submitted to pathology leading to the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma. The patient was discharged home 14 days after surgery.
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- 2024
10. Acute type a aortic intramural hematoma complicated with preoperative hemopericardium: early and late surgical outcome analyses.
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Lin CY, Kao MC, Lee HF, Wu MY, and Tseng CN
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Aortic Intramural Hematoma, Hematoma complications, Hematoma surgery, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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Background: Acute type A aortic intramural hematoma (ATAIMH) is a variant of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD), exhibiting an increased risk of hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade. It can be life-threatening without emergency treatment. However, comprehensive studies of the clinical features and surgical outcomes of preoperative hemopericardium in patients with ATAIMH remain scarce. This retrospective study aims to investigate the clinical features and early and late outcomes of patients who underwent aortic repair surgery for ATAIMH complicated with preoperative hemopericardium., Methods: We investigated 132 consecutive patients who underwent emergency ATAIMH repair at this institution between February 2007 and August 2020. These patients were dichotomized into the hemopericardium (n = 58; 43.9%) and non-hemopericardium groups (n = 74; 56.1%). We compared the clinical demographics, surgical information, postoperative complications, 5-year cumulative survival rates, and freedom from reoperation rates. Furthermore, multivariable logistic regression analysis was utilized to identify independent risk factors for patients who underwent re-exploration for bleeding., Results: In the hemopericardium group, 36.2% of patients presented with cardiac tamponade before surgery. Moreover, the hemopericardium group showed higher rates of preoperative shock and endotracheal intubation and was associated with an elevated incidence of intractable perioperative bleeding, necessitating delayed sternal closure for hemostasis. The hemopericardium group exhibited higher blood transfusion volumes and rates of re-exploration for bleeding following surgery. However, the 5-year survival (59.5% vs. 75.0%; P = 0.077) and freedom from reoperation rates (93.3% vs. 85.5%; P = 0.416) were comparable between both groups. Multivariable analysis revealed that hemopericardium, cardiopulmonary bypass time, and delayed sternal closure were the risk factors for bleeding re-exploration., Conclusions: The presence of hemopericardium in patients with ATAIMH is associated with an elevated incidence of cardiac tamponade and unstable preoperative hemodynamics, which could lead to perioperative bleeding tendencies and high complication rates. However, patients of ATAIMH complicated with hemopericardium undergoing aggressive surgical intervention exhibited long-term surgical outcomes comparable to those without hemopericardium., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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11. Treating cardiac tamponade due to malignant effusion with percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy: Back to the future.
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Chaus A and Uretsky BF
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- Humans, Pericardiectomy, Treatment Outcome, Pericardiocentesis, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Balloon Occlusion
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- 2024
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12. Chylopericardium following esophagectomy: a case report and systematic review.
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Yang X, Zhang J, Sun P, Liu J, Wang J, and Zhu H
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- Male, Humans, Adult, Esophagectomy adverse effects, Mediastinum, Thoracic Duct surgery, Ligation adverse effects, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnosis, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Heart Arrest surgery
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Background: Chylopericardium is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pericardial space. It is most commonly caused by thoracic duct injury. Chylopericardium following esophagectomy is extremely rare but can cause life-threatening complications. This report presents a case of chylopericardium post-esophagectomy, resulting in cardiac tamponade and cardiac arrest. A systematic literature review was also conducted to facilitate the understanding of this rare condition., Case Presentation: A 41-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with intermediate to highly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the mid-thoracic esophagus (clinical T4NxM0). He underwent thoracoscopic-laparoscopic esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis. On postoperative day 1, patient had a cardiac arrest secondary to cardiac tamponade, requiring emergency ultrasound-guided drainage. The drained fluid was initially serous but became chylous after the administration of enteral nutritional emulsion. As a result of significant daily pericardial drainage, patient subsequently underwent thoracic duct ligation. The amount of drainage was substantially reduced post-thoracic duct ligation. Over a period of 2 years and 7 months, patient recovered well and tolerated full oral diet. A comprehensive literature review was conducted and 4 reported cases were identified. Among these cases, three patients developed pericardial tamponade secondary to chylopericardium post-esophagectomy., Conclusion: Chylopericardium is a rare but serious complication post-esophagectomy. Prompt echocardiography and thorough pericardial fluid analysis are crucial for diagnosis. Thoracic duct ligation has been shown to be an effective management approach for this condition., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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13. Effects of pericardiocentesis on renal function and cardiac hemodynamics.
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Shmueli H, Shah M, Patel Y, Nguyen LC, Hardy H, Rader F, and Siegel RJ
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- Humans, Male, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Pericardiocentesis, Retrospective Studies, Hemodynamics, Kidney diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Kidney Diseases
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Background: Previous case studies have reported reversal of acute renal failure after pericardiocentesis in pericardial effusion. This study examines the effects of pericardiocentesis on preprocedural low cardiac output and acute renal dysfunction in patients with pericardial effusion., Methods: This is a retrospective study of 95 patients undergoing pericardiocentesis between 2015 and 2020. Pre- and post-procedure transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) were reviewed for evidence of cardiac tamponade, resolution of pericardial effusion, and for estimation of right atrial (RA) pressure and cardiac output. Laboratory values were compared at presentation and post-procedure. Patients on active renal replacement therapy were excluded., Results: Ninety-five patients were included for analysis (mean age 62.2 ± 17.8 years, 58% male). There was a significant increase in glomerular filtration rate pre- and post-procedure. Fifty-six patients (58.9%) had an improvement in glomerular filtration rate after pericardiocentesis (termed "responders"), and these patients had a lower pre-procedure glomerular filtration rate than "non-responders." There was a significant improvement in estimated cardiac output and right atrial pressure for patients in both groups. Patients who had an improvement in renal function had significantly lower pre-procedural diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure., Conclusions: Pericardial drainage may improve effusion-mediated acute renal dysfunction by reducing right atrial pressure and thus systemic venous congestion, and by increasing forward stroke volume and perfusion pressure., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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14. Pericardiocentesis in Pulmonary Hypertension: Unveiling Risks and Outcomes in a National Cohort.
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Taduru SS and Roy SD
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis, Hypertension, Pulmonary epidemiology, Pericardial Effusion epidemiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no competing interests to declare.
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15. Iatrogenic subcutaneous metastasis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma after pericardiocentesis.
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González-Bartol E, Pérez Gallego L, and Sevilla T
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis, Iatrogenic Disease, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Adenocarcinoma diagnosis
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- 2024
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16. Management of chylopericardium: A novel indocyanine green fluorescence-guided approach to a rare case of cardiac tamponade.
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Rachwalik M, Sett KS, Sokolska JM, Mroczek E, Biegus J, Bochenek M, and Przybylski R
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Indocyanine Green, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion etiology
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17. Management of Pericardial Effusion in Patients With Solid Tumor: An Algorithmic, Multidisciplinary Approach Results in Reduced Mortality After Paradoxical Hemodynamic Instability.
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Choe JK, Byun AJ, Robinson E, Drake L, Tan KS, McAleer EP, Schaffer WL, Liu JE, Chen LL, Buchholz T, Yohannes-Tomicich J, Yarmohammadi H, Ziv E, Solomon SB, Huang J, Park BJ, Jones DR, and Adusumilli PS
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- Humans, Drainage methods, Retrospective Studies, Hemodynamics, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Neoplasms complications, Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Vascular Diseases etiology
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Objective: This study compared outcomes in patients with solid tumor treated for pericardial effusion with surgical drainage versus interventional radiology (IR) percutaneous drainage and compared incidence of paradoxical hemodynamic instability (PHI) between cohorts., Background: Patients with advanced-stage solid malignancies may develop large pericardial effusions requiring intervention. PHI is a fatal and underreported complication that occurs following pericardial effusion drainage., Methods: Clinical characteristics and outcomes were compared between patients with solid tumors who underwent s urgical drainage or IR percutaneous drainage for pericardial effusion from 2010 to 2020., Results: Among 447 patients, 243 were treated with surgical drainage, of which 27 (11%) developed PHI, compared with 7 of 204 patients (3%) who were treated with IR percutaneous drainage ( P =0.002); overall incidence of PHI decreased during the study period. Rates of reintervention (30-day: 1% vs 4%; 90-day: 4% vs 6%, P =0.7) and mortality (30-day: 21% vs 17%, P =0.3; 90-day: 39% vs 37%, P =0.7) were not different between patients treated with surgical drainage and IR percutaneous drainage. For both interventions, OS was shorter among patients with PHI than among patients without PHI (surgical drainage, median [95% confidence interval] OS, 0.89 mo [0.33-2.1] vs 6.5 mo [5.0-8.9], P <0.001; IR percutaneous drainage, 3.7 mo [0.23-6.8] vs 5.0 mo [4.0-8.1], P =0.044)., Conclusions: With a coordinated multidisciplinary approach focusing on prompt clinical and echocardiographic evaluation, triage with bias toward IR percutaneous drainage than surgical drainage and postintervention intensive care resulted in lower incidence of PHI and improved outcomes., Competing Interests: J.E.L. serves as a consultant for Caption Health and on the Data and Safety Monitoring Board of Caelum Biosciences. Her research is supported by Johnson and Johnson. H.Y. serves as an advisory board member for AstraZeneca and Guerbet LLC, and he receives grant support from Guerbet LLC and the Thompson Family Foundation. E.Z. has research grants from AACR, NETRF, NANETS, Druckenmiller, MSK, SIR, RSNA, Ethicon, and Novartis. S.B.S. serves as a consultant to GE Healthcare and XACT Robotics. B.J.P. has served as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical and a consultant for COTA. D.R.J. serves as a consultant for AstraZeneca and on a Clinical Trial Steering Committee for Merck. P.S.A. declares research funding from ATARA Biotherapeutics; Scientific Advisory Board Member and Consultant for ATARA Biotherapeutics, Bayer, Bio4T2, Carisma Therapeutics, Imugene, ImmPactBio, Johnston & Johnston, Orion pharma, Outpace Bio; Patents, royalties and intellectual property on mesothelin-targeted CAR and other T-cell therapies, which have been licensed to ATARA Biotherapeutics, issued patent method for detection of cancer cells using virus, and pending patent applications on PD-1 dominant negative receptor, wireless pulse-oximetry device, and on an ex vivo malignant pleural effusion culture system. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has licensed intellectual property related to mesothelin-targeted CARs and T-cell therapies to ATARA Biotherapeutics and has associated financial interests. The remaining authors report no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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18. [A case of massive pericardial effusion secondary to esophagojejunostomy anastomotic fistula after total gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction].
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Zeng Y, Wang M, Zhang J, and Gao Y
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- Humans, Esophagogastric Junction surgery, Gastrectomy adverse effects, Retrospective Studies, Pericardial Effusion pathology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Fistula pathology, Fistula surgery, Adenocarcinoma surgery, Adenocarcinoma pathology, Stomach Neoplasms surgery, Stomach Neoplasms pathology, Laparoscopy
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- 2023
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19. Aortic annulus rupture after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: successful management of a dangerous complication.
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Jones A, Amirjamshidi H, Knight P, Ling FS, and Hisamoto K
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- Humans, Aortic Valve surgery, Treatment Outcome, Prosthesis Design, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement adverse effects, Aortic Valve Stenosis surgery, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Aortic Rupture surgery
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Objective: Aortic annulus rupture remains one of the most fatal complications of TAVR. While attempts have been made to describe and predict this complication, the data remains insufficient without evidence-based guidelines for management of this rare complication., Methods: Here we describe a series of 3 aortic annulus ruptures after TAVR which were managed successfully to hospital discharge., Results: Patient 1 suffered annulus rupture during balloon valvuloplasty prior to TAVR. The patient became hypotensive, and echocardiogram showed pericardial effusion. The patient underwent pericardiocentesis which transiently improved the blood pressure, but bleeding continued. The patient was transitioned to an open surgical aortic valve replacement due to ongoing hemorrhage. The chest was left open with delayed closure on post-op day 2. The patient was discharged on post-op day 15. Patient 2 was undergoing TAVR valve expansion. The patient became hypotensive. An echocardiogram revealed pericardial effusion. Pericardiocentesis yielded 200 mL of blood. SURGIFLO (Johnson & Johnson Wound Management, Somerville, NJ) was injected into the pericardial space. Aortic root angiography confirmed no further contrast extravasation. A pericardial drain was left in place for 2 days, and the patient was discharged on post-op day 7. Patient 3 received a TAVR valve and post-placement dilation due to paravalvular leak. The echocardiogram showed a pericardial effusion. Pericardiocentesis was performed, yielding 500 cc of blood. The patient's healthcare proxy declined emergent surgery; thus, a pericardial drain was placed. No hemostatic agents were used, and drainage reduced over several hours. The drain was removed on post-op day 3, and the patient was discharged on post-op day 8., Conclusions: Based on the timelines in these three cases, and interventions used, the following steps may be employed in the event of annulus rupture: identification of hemodynamic instability, echocardiogram to confirm pericardial effusion, emergent pericardiocentesis, pericardial drain placement for evacuation of the pericardial space and use of hemostatic agents, repeat aortogram to rule out ongoing extravasation. If hemostasis is unable to be achieved and/or the patient becomes hemodynamically unstable at any point, rapid transition to emergent surgical management is necessary. This management strategy proved successful for this case series and warrants further investigation., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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20. Computed Tomography-Guided Pericardiocentesis: A Practical Guide.
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Bafna KR, Kalra-Lall A, Gurajala RK, and Karuppasamy K
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- Humans, Echocardiography, Drainage, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Pericardiocentesis adverse effects, Pericardiocentesis methods, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Purpose of Review: The purpose of this article is to serve as a practical guide to computed tomography (CT)-guided pericardiocentesis and to discuss the role of this approach in current clinical practice. An overview of indications, technique, advantages, and limitations specific to CT-guided pericardiocentesis will be provided. The reader will have an enhanced understanding of the use of this imaging modality to guide pericardial drainage., Recent Findings: Use of CT guidance to drain the pericardial space is safe, especially when adequate echocardiographic evaluation is precluded and when echocardiography-guided pericardiocentesis is deemed unsafe and or not feasible. Our review and experience indicate that CT-guided pericardiocentesis is technically successful in more than 94% of patients, with a low risk (<1%) of significant complications. CT-guided pericardiocentesis is therefore a viable alternative when echocardiographic guidance is insufficient and can obviate the need for surgery in most patients., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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21. Transthoracic Color Doppler Ultrasound-Guided Grooved Negative Pressure Drainage Tube Implantation in Pericardial Effusion After Cardiac Surgery.
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Feng C, Lei Z, and Xiyang P
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Postoperative Complications surgery, Drainage methods, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures adverse effects, Cardiac Surgical Procedures methods
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Introduction: Pericardial effusion is a common complication without a standard postoperative effusion treatment after cardiac surgery. The grooved negative pressure drainage tube has many advantages as the emerging alternative for drainage of pericardial effusion, such as it changes the structure of the traditional side hole, uses the capillary function to ensure drainage smooth, etc. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of transthoracic color Doppler ultrasound-guided grooved negative pressure drainage tube implantation in pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery., Methods: All patients with pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery who underwent transthoracic color Doppler ultrasound-guided grooved negative pressure drainage tube implantation between January 2019 and December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Treatment results (including clinical symptoms, effusion volume, color Doppler ultrasonography, and computed tomography scan) were investigated to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this method., Results: A total of 20 patients successfully underwent transthoracic color Doppler ultrasound-guided grooved negative pressure drainage tube implantation. After the operation, their symptoms (chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc.) were all relieved, and dark red or light red drainage fluid (> 200 ml) appeared in the newly placed drainage bottle. Color Doppler ultrasonography showed that the volume of pericardial effusion decreased significantly., Conclusion: The transthoracic color Doppler ultrasound-guided grooved negative pressure drainage tube is a safe and effective method for the treatment of postoperative pericardial effusion with less trauma, faster recovery, shorter in-hospital stay, and fewer complications.
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- 2023
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22. Pericardial Windows: The Limited Diagnostic Value of Non-Targeted Pericardial Biopsy.
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Giuliani GB, Morales IAA, Okaresnki G, Vieira GFNA, Durço DFPA, and Rodrigues AJ
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Pericardium, Biopsy adverse effects, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Neoplasms complications
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Background: Pericardial window, in addition to promoting pericardial drainage, can also provide samples of the pericardium for anatomopathological examination. However, such biopsies' contribution to clarifying the etiology of pericardial effusion has been debated., Objective: To analyze the diagnostic value of non-targeted pericardial biopsy obtained from pericardial window procedures., Methods: Data from 80 patients who had undergone parietal pericardial biopsies from 2011 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Statistical significance was considered if p < 0.05., Results: Fifty patients were male (62.5%,) and 30 were female (37.5%). The median age was 52 years (interquartile range: 29 to 59) and 49 years (interquartile range: 38 to 65), respectively (p = 0.724). The suspected etiology of pericardial effusion was neoplastic in 31.3%, unclear in 25%, tuberculosis in 15%, autoimmune in 12.5%, edemagenic syndrome in 7.5%, and other miscellaneous conditions in 8.8%. The most frequent approach for pericardial drainage and biopsy was subxiphoid (74%), followed by video-assisted thoracoscopy (22%). Overall, in 78.8% of the biopsies, the histopathologic findings were compatible with nonspecific inflammation, and only 13.7% of all biopsies yielded a conclusive histopathological diagnostic. Those suffering from cancer and pericardial effusion had a higher proportion of conclusive histopathologic findings (32% had pericardial neoplastic infiltration). The hospital mortality rate was 27.5%, and 54.5% of the patients who died in the hospital had cancer. No deaths were attributed to cardiac tamponade or the drainage procedure., Conclusion: Our results showed that pericardial window is a safe procedure, but it had little value to clarify the pericardial effusion etiology and no impact on the planned therapy for the primary diagnosis besides the cardiac decompression.
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23. Preoperative initiation of peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for a complex case of cardiac tamponade.
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Efrimescu CI, Walsh DM, Chughtai JZ, and Wall TP
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- Humans, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion therapy, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Postoperative Complications, Preoperative Care methods, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation methods
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In this case report, we present an alternative approach to the anaesthetic management of patients presenting with delayed postoperative cardiac tamponade physiology. Given that pericardiocentesis was deemed unsafe, and a protracted surgical dissection was anticipated, peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support was established prior to induction of anaesthesia to prevent catastrophic circulatory failure. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of planned preoperative commencement of peripheral VA-ECMO in a complex case of cardiac tamponade. We discuss the challenges associated with this case and the process for selecting this strategy. We also describe the role of transoesophageal echocardiography in planning the surgical approach. This report is completed by a discussion on the topic of delayed postoperative pericardial effusion and tamponade., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2023. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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24. Think Outside the Heart: An Unusual Cause of Large Hemopericardium.
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Basha NR, Wessly P, and Chamsi-Pasha MA
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- Male, Humans, Aged, Heart, Medical Oncology, Multimodal Imaging, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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Pericardial effusions secondary to tumors are commonly metastatic, originating primarily from the lung, breast, and lymphomas. Pericardial tamponade is a rare oncological emergency warranting early identification and treatment. We describe a 66-year-old male found to have a large bloody pericardial effusion causing tamponade physiology, and multimodality imaging was consistent with intrapericardial malignancy with no identifiable primary source. He was subsequently diagnosed with type B3 thymoma after mediastinal resection., Competing Interests: The authors have no competing interests to declare., (Copyright: © 2023 The Author(s).)
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25. [Left Hemothorax without Pericardial Effusion due to Pacing Lead Penetration Through Right Ventricular Wall:Report of a Case].
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Nosaka Y, No H, and Kato H
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- Male, Humans, Middle Aged, Hemothorax, Heart Ventricles, Electrocardiography, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy adverse effects, Heart Injuries
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Cardiac perforation by a pacemaker lead that causes left hemothorax without pericardial effusion is rare and life threatening. So, we report a surgically salvaged case. A 55-year-old man underwent insertion of adevice for cardiac resynchronization therapy and defibrillation. On the second postoperative day, the patient fell into shock state after defecation. Electrocardiogram showed pacing failure and computed tomography (CT) showed left hemothorax without pericardial effusion. A drainage tube was placed in the left pleural cavity, and bleeding was massive and continuous. We then performed emergency surgery for suspected cardiac perforation by the pacemaker lead. The right ventricular lead had penetrated the ventricle, which was surgically repaired.
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26. The novel use of an advanced thrombectomy system to manage a complex pericardial effusion associated with kaposiform lymphangiomatosis.
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Soszyn N, Leahy R, and Morgan GJ
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- Male, Humans, Child, Preschool, Drainage, Thrombectomy, Pericardium, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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A 4-year-old boy presented to our institution with pancytopenia, consumptive coagulopathy, hepatosplenomegaly and recurrent complex pericardial effusion secondary to kaposiform lymphagiomatosis. Due to extensive loculation, conventional drainage was minimally effective. As an adjunct to medical therapy, the Indigo™ aspiration system was used to remove thrombus within the pericardial space. Our patient had good medium-term results with complete resolution of his pericardial effusion at 4 months.
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27. A Patient in Their 70s With Bright Red Blood in the Pericardiocentesis Catheter.
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Tokic T, Burcar I, and Gasparovic H
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- Humans, Aged, Pericardiocentesis, Catheters, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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28. Chylous Cardiac Tamponade.
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Saxena P and Maddali MM
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- Humans, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None.
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29. The Surgical Management of Pericardial Disease.
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Castro-Varela A and Schaff HV
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- Humans, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade
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30. [Analysis of risk factors associated with acute Stanford type B aortic dissection complicated with pleural effusion and observation of the curative effect after intracavitary repair].
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Zheng LF, Meng DJ, Wang YS, Zhou TN, and Wang XZ
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Case-Control Studies, Treatment Outcome, Time Factors, Risk Factors, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic etiology, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation methods, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Endovascular Procedures methods, Aortic Dissection surgery
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Objective: To investigate the risk factors of acute Stanford type B aortic dissection (TBAD) complicated with pleural effusion (PE) and the short-term and long-term outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Methods: A case-control study. The clinical and imaging data of 1 083 patients with acute TBAD admitted to the General Hospital of Northern Theater Command from April 2002 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including 211 cases with pleural effusion and 872 cases without pleural effusion. The baseline analysis of the two groups of patients was performed. The risk factors associated with pleural effusion were analyzed by binary logistic regression, and the results were expressed as odds ratio ( OR ) and 95% confidence interval ( CI ). According to the quantity of pleural effusion, they were simultaneously divided into small pleural effusion group and medium large pleural effusion group, to compare the short-term and long-term effects of TEVAR patients with different amounts of pleural effusion. Results: The incidence of pericardial effusion (17.5% vs. 3.8%, P <0.001), anemia (21.3% vs. 12.5%, P =0.001), aortic spiral tear (49.8% vs. 37.8%, P =0.002), dissection tear over diaphragm (57.8% vs. 48.1%, P =0.011), serum creatinine [85 (69, 111) vs. 81 (67, 100) μmol/L, P =0.011] and white blood cell levels[(11.3±4.2)×10
9 /L vs. (10.3±4.2)×109 /L, P =0.002] in acute TBAD pleural effusion group were significantly higher than those in non-pleural effusion group, and the hemoglobin level was significantly lower than that in non-pleural effusion group [(128±20) vs. (133±17) g/L, P <0.05]. Logistic stepwise regression analysis showed that pericardial effusion ( OR =5.038,95% CI 2.962-8.568, P <0.001), anemia ( OR =2.047,95% CI 1.361-3.079, P =0.001), spiral tear ( OR =1.551,95% CI 1.030-2.336 , P =0.002) and elevated white blood cell ( OR =1.059,95% CI 1.011-1.102, P =0.005) were independent risk factors for TBAD complicated with pleural effusion. The incidences of all-cause death (4/19 vs. 1.5% vs. 0.9%, P <0.001), aortogenic death (4/19 vs. 0.7% vs. 0.7%, P <0.001) and aortic related adverse events (4/19 vs. 1.5% vs. 1.1%, P <0.001) in patients with large pleural effusion during TEVAR operation were significantly higher than those in patients with small pleural effusion and those without pleural effusion, and the differences were statistically significant. At 1 month follow-up after TEVAR, the incidence of all-cause death (4/16 vs. 3.3% vs. 1.6%, P <0.001), aortogenic death (4/16 vs. 0.8% vs.0.7%, P <0.001), aorta related adverse events (4/16 vs. 4.1% vs. 4.7%, P =0.013) and overall clinical adverse events (4/16 vs.9.8% vs. 6.7%, P =0.014) in the medium and large thoracic group were significantly higher than those in the small pleural effusion group and no pleural effusion group, and the differences were statistically significant. At 1 year follow-up after TEVAR, the incidence of all-cause death (4/15 vs. 4.9% vs. 3.9%, P =0.004), aortogenic death (4/15 vs.2.5% vs. 2.1%, P <0.001), aorta related adverse events (5/15 vs. 11.5% vs. 9.4%, P =0.012) and overall clinical adverse events (5/15 vs. 18.9% vs. 13.1%, P =0.029) in the medium and large thoracic group were significantly higher than those in the small pleural effusion group and no pleural effusion group, and the differences were statistically significant. Conclusions: Single center data showed that pericardial effusion, anemia, spiral tear and elevated white blood cell were independent risk factors for acute TBAD complicated with pleural effusion; the early (1 month) and long-term (1 year) rates of all-cause death, aortic mortality, aortic adverse events and overall clinical adverse events were significantly higher in TBAD patients with moderate pleural effusion after TEVAR, and moderate and large pleural effusion was an independent risk factor for near and long-term aortic related adverse events after TEVAR surgery.- Published
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31. Computed Tomography-Guided Pericardiocentesis for a Loculated Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade.
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Ya'Qoub L, Butera B, Sorek C, Lemor A, Alqarqaz M, and Villablanca P
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis, Echocardiography, Tomography, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest Authors have nothing to disclose.
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32. Malignant pericardial effusions: A retrospective look at etiology and prognosis in a tertiary oncological center.
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Quirk T, Yao Y, Sverdlov A, and Murch S
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- Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Male, Retrospective Studies, Pericardiocentesis adverse effects, Pericardiocentesis methods, Prognosis, Pericardial Effusion therapy, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Neoplasms complications, Neoplasms therapy
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Purpose: Cancer and the associated treatments are important causes of pericardial effusion. However, the natural history of malignant pericardial effusion is largely unknown, especially in the context of newer cancer treatments. We investigated the causes of pericardial effusions in a tertiary oncology center, with particular focus on the prognosis of malignant effusions in the era of contemporary oncological therapies., Method: We obtained data from electronic medical records. Survival analyses were performed utilizing the Kaplan-Meier method. We performed Cox regression to explore the potential clinical factors associated with survival., Results: Forty-four patients had pericardial effusion treated with pericardiocentesis during the study period. The mean age was 62-years, and 55% were female. Sixty-eight percent of these patients also had cancer, with approximately half (47%) receiving prior chemotherapy, and a quarter (27%) having had chest radiotherapy. Seventy percent of the patients with active cancer had malignant cells on cytology of pericardial fluid. The median survival of the cohort was 227 days, with malignant effusions having a median survival of 62-days compared to nonmalignant effusions with 1408 days (Logrank statistic 7.4, p-value .007). Malignant cytology was significantly associated with mortality on univariable analysis (HR 2.5, 95% CI 1.2-5.3). Complication rates were low, with no deaths as a direct complication of pericardiocentesis., Conclusion: Malignancy is the most common cause of pericardial effusion in this tertiary medical and oncological center. Abnormal cytology with malignant cells has a poor median survival, despite advances in oncological treatment over the last decade. Pericardiocentesis is a safe procedure for these patients., (© 2022 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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33. Spontaneous Hemopericardium Complicated by Tamponade in a Child With Moderate Hemophilia A: Case-Based Review.
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Zayani S, Thabet F, Ben Massoud M, Chouchane C, Gamra H, and Chouchane S
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- Humans, Child, Factor VIII therapeutic use, Hemorrhage complications, Hemarthrosis complications, Hemarthrosis drug therapy, Hemophilia A complications, Hemophilia A drug therapy, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Hemophilia A is the most common severe innate bleeding disorder. It is an X-linked recessive inherited bleeding disorder characterized by a qualitative and/or quantitative deficiency of factor VIII. The clinical manifestation of this disease is hemorrhaging that can affect every organ, in particular joints (hemarthrosis) and muscles (hematoma). Some serious but rare hemorrhages can be life-threatening, in particular hemorrhage of the central nervous system and hemopericardium. We report a rare case of spontaneous hemopericardium complicated by tamponade in a child with moderate hemophilia A treated with Factor VIII replacement infusion and pericardial drainage, with a favorable outcome. To our knowledge, this is the second case described in the literature of spontaneous hemopericardium occurring in a child with hemophilia A. Our case suggests that a dose of 50 IU/kg/8 h of factor VIII maintained for up to one day after removal of the pericardial drain seems to be sufficient to ensure correct hemostasis, though further evidence is needed to confirm this impression.
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34. Pericardial Fluid Analysis in Diagnosis and Prognosis of Patients Who Underwent Pericardiocentesis.
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Sullivan A, Dennis ASC, Rathod K, Jones D, Rosmini S, Manisty C, Bhattacharyya S, Foggo V, Conibear J, Koh T, Rees P, Ozkor M, Thornton CC, and O'Mahony C
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis methods, Pericardial Fluid, C-Reactive Protein, Retrospective Studies, Prognosis, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Neoplasms complications, Neoplasms diagnosis
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In this study, we aimed to examine the diagnostic yield of pericardial fluid biochemistry and cytology and their prognostic significance in patients with percutaneously drained pericardial effusions, with and without malignancy. This is a single-center, retrospective study of patients who underwent pericardiocentesis between 2010 and 2020. Data were extracted from electronic patient records, including procedural information, underlying diagnosis, and laboratory results. Patients were grouped into those with and without underlying malignancy. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the association of variables with mortality. The study included 179 patients; 50% had an underlying malignancy. There were no significant differences in pericardial fluid protein and lactate dehydrogenase between the 2 groups. Diagnostic yield from pericardial fluid analysis was greater in the malignant group (32% vs 11%, p = 0.002); 72% of newly diagnosed malignancies had positive fluid cytology. The 1-year survival was 86% and 33% in nonmalignant and malignant groups, respectively (p <0.001). Of 17 patients who died within the nonmalignant group, idiopathic effusions were the largest group (n = 6). In malignancy, lower pericardial fluid protein and higher serum C-reactive protein were associated with increased risk of mortality. In conclusion, pericardial fluid biochemistry has limited value in determining the etiology of pericardial effusions; fluid cytology is the most important diagnostic test. Mortality in malignant pericardial effusions may be associated with lower pericardial fluid protein levels and a higher serum C-reactive protein. Nonmalignant pericardial effusions do not have a benign prognosis and close follow-up is required., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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35. Two Cases of Laparoscopic Resection of Siewert Type II Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction Using a Transhiatal Approach and Complicated by Hemopericardium.
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Wang N, Ma L, Gao Z, Liu S, Qin X, Ren M, Bai D, Peng Y, and Tian Y
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- Male, Humans, Aged, Child, Preschool, Esophagogastric Junction surgery, Esophagogastric Junction pathology, Pain, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Adenocarcinoma complications, Adenocarcinoma surgery, Adenocarcinoma pathology, Stomach Neoplasms complications, Stomach Neoplasms surgery, Stomach Neoplasms pathology, Laparoscopy methods, Esophageal Neoplasms complications, Esophageal Neoplasms surgery, Esophageal Neoplasms pathology
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BACKGROUND Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction is located at the boundary of the distal esophagus and gastric cardia, and surgical resection is currently performed using open or laparoscopic methods. This report presents 2 cases of laparoscopic resection of Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction using a transhiatal approach, complicated by hemopericardium. CASE REPORT We present 2 patients diagnosed with Siewert type II esophagogastric junction cancer. A 67-year-old man had intermittent dull pain in the epigastrium without apparent cause for 10 months. A 69-year-old man had persistent dull pain in the middle and upper abdomen for more than 3 months and acid reflux after eating. Gastroscopy with pathological examination confirmed the diagnoses. The patients underwent laparoscopic transhiatal total gastrectomy according to the Japanese Gastric Cancer Treatment Guidelines 2018 (5th edition). Pathological analysis classified the cancers as T3N1M0 and T2N0M0, respectively. The patients' cases were complicated with hemopericardium 18 h and 23 h after surgery, respectively. The shared clinical symptoms of the patients included tachycardia and low blood pressure. Cardiovascular color Doppler ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) were used to identify the hemopericardium. Following emergent ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis and drainage, the vital signs of the patients improved. Both patients recovered well, and no other complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS Hemopericardium is a life-threatening complication for patients with esophageal-gastric junction cancer who undergo transhiatal laparoscopic surgery. Quick detection and intervention for postoperative hemopericardium following laparoscopic transhiatal total gastrectomy are important. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis and drainage is effective for the treatment of postoperative hemopericardium.
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36. Intrapericardial Blood Re-transfused to Venous Circulation Through a Closed Circuit: A Life- Saving Management of Hemopericardium.
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Papanikolaou J, Karelas D, Syrmos G, and Platogiannis N
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- Humans, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnosis, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Pericarditis
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37. Postoperative pericardial effusion, pericardiotomy, and atrial fibrillation: An explanatory analysis of the PALACS trial.
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Rong LQ, Di Franco A, Rahouma M, Dimagli A, Chan J, Lopes AJ, Kim J, Sanna T, Devereux RB, Delgado V, Weinsaft JW, Crea F, Alexander JH, Gillinov M, DiMaio JM, Pryor KO, Girardi L, and Gaudino M
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- Humans, Pericardiectomy adverse effects, Pericardiectomy methods, Treatment Outcome, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Atrial Fibrillation etiology, Atrial Fibrillation prevention & control, Atrial Fibrillation epidemiology, Pericardial Effusion epidemiology, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures adverse effects
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Background: In the Posterior left pericardiotomy for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery (PALACS) trial, posterior pericardiotomy was associated with a significant reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery. We aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying this effect., Methods: We included PALACS patients with available echocardiographic data (n = 387/420, 92%). We tested the hypotheses that the reduction in POAF with the intervention was associated with 1) a reduction in postoperative pericardial effusion and/or 2) an effect on left atrial size and function. Spline and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used., Results: Most patients (n = 307, 79%) had postoperative pericardial effusions (anterior 68%, postero-lateral 51.9%). The incidence of postero-lateral effusion was significantly lower in patients undergoing pericardiotomy (37% vs 67%; P < .001). The median size of anterior effusion was comparable between patients with and without POAF (5.0 [IQR 3.0-7.0] vs 5.0 [IQR 3.0-7.5] mm; P = .42), but there was a nonsignificant trend towards larger postero-lateral effusion in the POAF group (5.0 [IQR 3.0-9.0] vs 4.0 [IQR 3.0-6.4] mm; P = .06). There was a non-linear association between postero-lateral effusion and POAF at a cut-off at 10 mm (OR 2.70; 95% CI 1.13, 6.47; P = .03) that was confirmed in multivariable analysis (OR 3.5, 95% CI 1.17, 10.58; P = 0.02). Left atrial dimension and function did not change significantly after posterior pericardiotomy., Conclusions: Reduction in postero-lateral pericardial effusion is a plausible mechanism for the effect of posterior pericardiotomy in reducing POAF. Measures to reduce postoperative pericardial effusion are a promising approach to prevent POAF., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest Dr Di Franco has consulted for Novo Nordisk, Servier and is an Advisory Board Member for Scharper. The other authors have no disclosures., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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38. A Simple Modified Technique of Pleuropericardial Window: Towards 0% Recurrence.
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Hemead HM, Saleh A, and Hassanein W
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- Humans, Pericardial Window Techniques, Hemodynamics, Heart Atria surgery, Vena Cava, Superior surgery, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardial Effusion etiology
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Recurrent pericardial effusion is commonly encountered in neoplastic and infective disorders. Intervention is compulsory in patients with unstable hemodynamics and tamponading effusion. Surgical options include: pericardiocentesis, subxiphoid pericardiostomy, and pericardial window. The latter has proved to have lower incidence of recurrence; however, the technique has been continuously refined to improve the recurrence-free survival and decrease postoperative morbidity. We herein present a novel simple modification to minimize recurrence by anchoring the free edges of pericardial fenestration overlying the superior vena cava and right atrium to the chest wall. Follow-up showed no recurrence compared to 3.5% in the conventional procedure.
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39. Non-traumatic parasternal pericardiocentesis.
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Lim PO
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis, Retrospective Studies, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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40. Variations in current clinical practice of postoperative pericardial effusion: a questionnaire study.
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van Dinter S, Li W, Wollersheim L, Rodwell L, van Royen N, Dieker HJ, and Verhagen A
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis methods, Echocardiography methods, Cardiac Tamponade diagnosis, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures
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Objective: Postoperative pericardial effusion (PPE) occurs frequently after cardiac surgery, potentially leading to life-threatening cardiac tamponade. Specific treatment guidelines are currently lacking, possibly leading to variations in clinical practice. Our goal was to assess clinical PPE management and evaluate variation between centres and clinicians., Methods: A nationwide survey was sent to all interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons in the Netherlands, regarding their preferred diagnostic and treatment modality of PPE. Clinical preferences were explored utilising four patient scenarios, each with a high/low echocardiographic and clinical suspicion of cardiac tamponade. Scenarios were also stratified by three PPE sizes (<1 cm, 1-2 cm, >2 cm)., Results: In total, 46/140 interventional cardiologists and 48/120 cardiothoracic surgeons responded (27/31 contacted centres). Cardiologists favoured routine postoperative echocardiography in all patients (44%), whereas cardiothoracic surgeons preferred routine imaging after specific procedures, especially mitral (85%) and tricuspid (79%) valve surgery. Overall, pericardiocentesis (83%) was preferred over surgical evacuation (17%). Regarding all patient scenarios, cardiothoracic surgeons significantly preferred evacuation compared with cardiologists (51% vs 37%, p<0.001). This was also observed with cardiologists employed in surgical centres compared with non-surgical centres (43% vs 31%, p=0.02). Inter-rater analysis varied from poor to near-excellent (к 0.22-0.67), suggesting varying PPE treatment preferences within one centre., Conclusion: There is significant variation in the preferred management of PPE between hospitals and clinicians, even within the same centre, possibly due to the lack of specific guidelines. Therefore, robust results of a systematic approach to PPE diagnosis and treatment are needed to formulate evidence-based recommendations and optimise patient outcome., Competing Interests: Competing interests: NvR has received multiple research grants (from Abbott, Medtronic, Philips, Biotronik) and speaker fees (Abbott, Bayer, MicroPort, RainMed) in the past 36 months., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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41. Cardiac Tamponade Related to a Large Pericardial Mass in a Female with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
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Wirth SH, Pater CM, Wells D, Tretter JT, Hahn E, Morales DLS, and Powell AW
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- Humans, Female, Pericardium, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Arthritis, Juvenile complications, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Mediastinal Cyst complications
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We report the case of a young female with juvenile idiopathic arthritis presenting with cardiac tamponade secondary to an unusual pericardial mass. Pericardial masses are typically incidental findings. In rare circumstances they can cause compressive physiology warranting urgent intervention. She required surgical excision which revealed a pericardial cyst encapsulating a chronic solidified hematoma. Though certain inflammatory disorders are associated with myopericarditis, to our knowledge this is the first reported case of a pericardial mass in a well-controlled young patient. We theorize her immunosuppressant therapy resulted in hemorrhage into a pre-existing pericardial cyst, suggesting the need for further follow-up in those on adalimumab therapy.
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42. Clinical outcomes of image-guided percutaneous drainage of pericardial effusion in cancer patients: A single-center retrospective analysis.
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Hasegawa T, Arai Y, Sone M, Sugawara S, Itou C, Wada S, Umakoshi N, Kubo T, Kimura S, and Kusumoto M
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Drainage adverse effects, Drainage methods, Ultrasonography, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Neoplasms complications
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Aim: Catheter removal, survival, and recurrence rates after percutaneous pericardial effusion drainage in cancer patients are not fully understood. We evaluated the clinical outcomes of image-guided percutaneous pericardial effusion drainage in cancer patients., Methods: From January 2014 to September 2017, 113 percutaneous drainages for symptomatic pericardial effusion were performed in 100 cancer patients (median 60 years; range, 7-84 years) using ultrasound or angio-computed tomography. An 8-Fr drainage catheter was placed using the Seldinger technique via the subxiphoid (n = 73), apical (n = 23), or left parasternal (n = 17) routes. Success rates, complications, and postprocedural clinical outcomes of drainages were retrospectively assessed., Results: The technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 99%, respectively, without major complications. The median duration of catheterization and evacuated pericardial effusion volume were 6 days (range, 1-72 days) and 970 ml (range, 140-7635 ml), respectively. Catheters were removed after the first drainage in 86 cases (86%). Symptomatic pericardial effusion recurred in nine patients after catheter removal, in whom redrainages were performed 13 times with a median duration to redrainage time of 48 days (range, 13-529 days). During the follow-up period (median 106 days [range, 1-1396 days]), 61 patients died. The median survival was 140 days (95% confidence interval [CI], 95-276 days), and the median catheter-free survival was 111 days (95% CI, 60-152 days)., Conclusions: Image-guided percutaneous pericardial effusion drainage for cancer patients is safe and helps alleviate symptoms. Additionally, catheter removal is possible in most patients, allowing a catheter-free period for patients., (© 2022 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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43. Lymphoscintigraphy in idiopathic recurrent chylopericardium.
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Singh P, Singhal T, Shrestha J, and Narayan M
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- Humans, Lymphoscintigraphy, Pericardium, Thorax, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Chylopericardium is a clinical condition due to the accumulation of triglyceride-rich chylous fluid within the pericardial space. It may be primary (idiopathic), without any apparent cause or secondary to some precipitating factors, such as cardiac surgery, malignancy, trauma, infection and radiation. Primary chylopericardium is rare and a diagnosis of exclusion, so far less than 150 cases have been reported in the literature. The authors present a case of recurrent primary chylopericardium diagnosed by lymphoscintigraphy., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2023. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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44. Chylothorax and chylopericardial tamponade following lobectomy and lymphadenectomy: a rare presentation.
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Zhang G, Liu T, and Liang C
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- Humans, Lymph Node Excision adverse effects, Cardiac Tamponade diagnosis, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Chylothorax diagnosis, Chylothorax etiology, Chylothorax surgery, Lung Neoplasms surgery
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Background: Although postoperative chylothorax following lung cancer surgery is rare, it is a recognized complication in 0.25-3% of patients. However, cases of cardiac tamponade caused by chylopericardium after lung cancer surgery are extremely rare., Case Presentation: We describe hitherto unreported sequelae of chyle leak following lobectomy and systematic mediastinal lymph node dissection (SLND) causing pericardial tamponade and cardiovascular compromise. The patient was successfully treated with minimally invasive surgical repair and ligation. We also discuss the development of chylopericardium as a potential complication of lobectomy and SLND., Conclusions: The anatomical characteristics of the thoracic duct warrant special attention in postoperative chyle leak management in patients who undergo definitive mediastinal lymph node dissection. Surgeons should be aware that chylopericardium is a rare but potential complication of lobectomy and SLND as it may help with early diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiac tamponade., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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45. Hydropneumopericardium after pericardiocentesis in a transplant patient.
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Planchat A, Stierlin F, Juillet de Saint-Lager-Lucas A, Peloso A, Mauler-Wittwer S, and Noble S
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- Humans, Pericardiocentesis adverse effects, Echocardiography, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade surgery
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46. Pericardial Effusion Causing Cardiac Tamponade in a 10-Year-Old Male.
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Hall J, Rosado M, Wohrley JD, Bandi S, Kent PM, Jandeska SE, Murphy J, and Wilkerson MK
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- Male, Child, Humans, Pericardiocentesis adverse effects, Echocardiography adverse effects, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Cardiac Tamponade diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Tamponade etiology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Hypertension complications
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A 10-year-old male with a past medical history of premature pubarche, mild persistent asthma, and eczema presented to the emergency department with progressive dyspnea and chest pain. On examination, he was found to be tachycardic and tachypneic. Chest radiograph demonstrated cardiomegaly, bilateral pleural effusions, and scattered atelectasis. Echocardiogram revealed a large pericardial effusion with right atrial collapse. The patient was admitted to the pediatric ICU for pericardiocentesis and drain placement. As he later became hypertensive and febrile, we will discuss how our patient's hospital course guided our differential diagnosis and how we arrived at a definitive diagnosis using a multidisciplinary approach., (Copyright © 2023 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)
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47. Subxiphoid Mediastinoscopic Autonomous Double Fenestration.
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Nistor CE, Cucu AP, Gavan C, and Ciuche A
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- Humans, Treatment Outcome, Mediastinoscopy, Biopsy, Mediastinoscopes, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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The coexistence of pleural and pericardial effusions in frail patients with or without confirmed neoplasia necessitates the use of a minimally invasive technique that has a minor impact on the patient's general status and allows for fast fluid evacuation and biopsy sampling if necessary. We present a subxiphoid mediastinoscopic autonomous (simultaneous noncommunicating) double fenestration approach for these patients with both diagnostic and therapeutic advantages in selected cases. Using the mediastinoscope alone through the subxiphoid incision can considerably reduce the duration of operation, allow for fluid evacuation, and significantly alleviate the patient's symptoms. This method enables the sampling of pleural and pericardial fluids and targeted tissue, if necessary., Competing Interests: None declared., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)
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48. A Rare Case of Primary Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma Diagnosed with Pericardiotomy.
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Cui F, Hu Y, and Li Y
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- Male, Humans, Middle Aged, Pericardiectomy adverse effects, Pericardium surgery, Mesothelioma, Malignant complications, Mesothelioma, Malignant pathology, Mesothelioma diagnosis, Mesothelioma surgery, Mesothelioma pathology, Pericardial Effusion diagnosis, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Heart Neoplasms diagnosis, Heart Neoplasms surgery, Heart Neoplasms pathology
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Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is an extremely rare and lethal cardiac tumor. This article presents a 62-year-old man with recurrent pericardial fluid. The patient's clinical symptoms and imaging features were nonspecific. Initial diagnosis was constrictive pericarditis. After admission, the patient's symptoms worsened, and echocardiography indicated increased pericardial effusion. To diagnose and improve the patient's symptoms, pericardiotomy was performed; however, the procedure was unsuccessful because the pericardium was densely adherent to the myocardium. Histopathological examination, including immunohistochemical staining of the pericardial specimen revealed malignant mesothelioma. We recommended adjuvant therapy for the patient with cis-platinum and pemetrexed; however, the patient and his family refused treatment. The patient was discharged 11 days after surgery. The patient survived for more than 15 months with surgical treatment. In this report, the patient's symptoms improved, and the patient survived beyond the median survival after surgical treatment. Conclusion: The definitive diagnosis of PMPM mostly has been obtained from specimens obtained by surgery. Surgery is an effective treatment method because it prevents cardiac tamponade and can improve symptoms or prognosis, but complete resection is impossible.
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49. Pericardial effusion of abnormal appearance in the setting of recent oesophageal surgery.
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Farooq Z, Scully T, Dupuche D, and Chou B
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- Humans, Echocardiography, Pericardial Effusion diagnostic imaging, Pericardial Effusion etiology, Pericardial Effusion surgery
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Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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50. Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy: efficacy in a series of malignant and nonmalignant cases.
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Sigusch HH, Geisler W, Surber R, Schönweiß M, and Gerth J
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- Balloon Occlusion, Humans, Pericardial Window Techniques, Cardiac Tamponade pathology, Cardiac Tamponade surgery, Pericardial Effusion pathology, Pericardial Effusion surgery, Pericardiectomy adverse effects, Pericardiectomy methods
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Objective: In the case of malignant pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, balloon pericardiotomy is an established minimally invasive option to the surgical creation of a subxiphoid pericardial window. Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy effectively drains recurrent pericardial fluid by creating a pleuro (-abdominal-) pericardial communication. Design. A series of 26 patients with underlying malignant ( n = 12) and nonmalignant ( n = 14) diseases underwent percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy between 2008 and 2021. All interventions were done through a subxiphoid access under local anesthesia. Results. The mean survival in the malignant and nonmalignant groups was 1.2 versus 48.0 months, respectively ( p < .001). There were neither severe periinterventional complications nor in-hospital deaths. In two patients with nonmalignant disease the surgical creation of a pericardial window was necessary during follow-up. The originally described procedure was modified by the removal of all catheters at the end of the intervention. The procedure was safe. It prevented immobility and facilitated an early discharge from the hospital. Conclusion. Our experiences show that percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy is a minimally invasive approach to successfully provide palliation in the group of patients with underlying malignant disease. On the other hand, we have shown that this technique is safe and feasible in the treatment of pericardial effusion based on nonmalignant disease. We think thereby that pericardial balloon pericardiotomy can be considered as a less invasive alternative to surgery in both groups of patients.
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