Pericardial constriction after lung transplantation.

Afshar, Kamyar; Cunningham, Mark J; Barbers, Richard G; McFadden, Paul Michael · Ann Thorac Surg · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pericardial constriction is extremely rare after lung transplantation. We present a case and review the potential contributing factors for pericardial constriction after lung transplantation. Treatment for this condition, irrespective of the cause, remains pericardiectomy.

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