Right ventricular rupture during closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation after pneumonectomy with pericardiotomy: a case report.
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Abstract
The collapse of a patient immediately after right pneumonectomy with right pericardiotomy resulted in closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation, subsequent thoracotomy, and demise secondary to right ventricular rupture. Closed-chest resuscitation with opened and closed chest tubes and medical and fluid interventions were inadequate, necessitating subsequent thoracotomy. Right ventricular rupture during resuscitation was found during subsequent thoracotomy. This rupture and inadequacy of closed-chest resuscitation were felt to be associated with the operative pneumonectomy and pericardiotomy. Pathophysiology and the role of open-heart vs. closed-chest resuscitative measures are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Heart Injuries
- Heart Rupture
- Pericardiectomy
- Pneumonectomy