Foreign body in the myocardium as a cause of constrictive pericarditis.

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Y Kishon

Y Pauzner

F Dalith

H N Neufeld

چکیده

An unusual case of constrictive pericarditis, caused by lodging of a needle in the heart wall, is presented and discussed. Attention is focused on the rapid development of the constriction and the benefit gained from surgical intervention.

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