Gastropericardial fistula, purulent pericarditis, and cardiac tamponade after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Gastropericardial fistula, purulent pericarditis, and cardiac tamponade developed 7 years after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The patient was successfully managed through a thoracotomy by open drainage of the pericardium, excision and closure of the fistula, and an omentum flap.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Fistula
- Fundoplication
- Gastric Fistula
- Heart Diseases
- Laparoscopy
- Pericarditis
- Postoperative Complications