Cardiac Tamponade After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy Surgical Diaphragmatic Plication

Authors :: Nagarjuna Panidapu, MD, DM
Devika Poduval, MD, DM
Bhakti Patil, MD
Rohik Micka Radhakrishnan, MS, MCH
Barsha Sen, MD
Don Palamattam, MD, DM
Thushara Madathil, MD, DM
Tony Jose, MD, DM
Praveen Kerala Varma, MS, MCH
Praveen Neema, MD
Source :: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 481-483 (2024)
Publication Year :: 2024
Publisher :: Elsevier, 2024.
Abstract: Video-assisted thoracoscopy surgical diaphragmatic plication is the standard of care for diaphragmatic eventration. However, it is associated with complications like injuries to the bowel, liver, spleen, and lung parenchyma. We report life-threatening cardiac tamponade after Video-assisted thoracoscopy surgical diaphragmatic plication. The mechanisms contributing to the injury are described as well.

Subjects :: Surgery
RD1-811
Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system
RC666-701

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