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Pericarditis after trauma resulting in delayed cardiac tamponade. Ann Thorac Surg 2002 Jul;74(1):239-41

Date

07/18/2002

Pubmed ID

12118769

DOI

10.1016/s0003-4975(02)03477-x

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0036305453 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

Pericarditis complicating cardiac trauma and resulting in tamponade is uncommon. Possible causes include an autoimmune reaction or an inflammatory response to blood entering the pericardium. We present two patients, one with effusive and one with constrictive pericarditis occurring within 2 weeks of a penetrating trauma close to but not directly involving the heart. These cases illustrate the importance of clinical suspicion and aggressive management in the diagnosis and management of such patients.

Author List

Karmy-Jones R, Yen T, Cornejo C

Author

Tina W F Yen MD, MS Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Cardiac Tamponade
Heart Injuries
Humans
Male
Pericardial Effusion
Pericardial Window Techniques
Pericarditis
Time Factors
Wounds, Gunshot