An Unusual Cause of Hemopericardium 22 Years After a Fontan Procedure.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.06.108.
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Abstract
Late tamponade after cardiac operations is rare but reasonably well described. We report a case of exceedingly late tamponade secondary to a spontaneous coronary bleed 22 years after a Fontan operation, which was repaired with catheter intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Fontan Procedure
- Forecasting
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Pericardial Effusion