Chicken on a fence sign: Pericardial effusion

Pericardial effusion.

A "Vanishing", Tuberculous, Pericardial Effusion

We present an iatrogenic, pleuro-pericardial connection resulting from pericardiocentesis of a large, tuberculous, pericardial effusion. Recognition of this situation is paramount when one is unable to aspirate pericardial fluid after a successful, initial puncture. Such knowledge will help prevent myocardial or coronary artery injury with further attempts at aspiration.

Chronic Pericardial Effusion

P ERICARDIAL effusion is relatively common in tropical Africa, and because of the prevalence of tuberculosis in such developing countries most large sterile pericardial effusions are frequently regarded as tubereulous unless proof to the contrary is forthcoming. With the recent introduction of chemotherapy such a diagnosis demands the long-term exhibition of antituberculous drugs. It has been k...

Chronic Pericardial Effusion Complicating

P ERICARDIAL effusion is relatively common in tropical Africa, and because of the prevalence of tuberculosis in such developing countries most large sterile pericardial effusions are frequently regarded as tubereulous unless proof to the contrary is forthcoming. With the recent introduction of chemotherapy such a diagnosis demands the long-term exhibition of antituberculous drugs. It has been k...

Laparoscopic pericardial fenestration for malignant pericardial effusion.

A Laparoscopic means of treating malignant pericardial effusion is implemented and compared with other approaches for management of this condition. Laparoscopic pericardial fenestration was performed in a 68 year old man with bronchogenic carcinoma and recurrent pericardial effusion. . The procedure tool 45 minutes and no complications were observed. We feel that laparoscopic transdiaphragmatic...