Thoracoscopic resection of pericardium for symptomatic congenital pericardial defect.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Congenital defects of the pericardium are rare. Surgical treatment is recommended to relieve symptoms and to prevent cardiac herniation and strangulation. The case of a symptomatic pericardial defect due to a dynamic obstruction of the coronary arteries is described. The diagnosis was suggested by plain chest film, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. Confirmation and successful surgical management were accomplished by video-assisted thoracoscopic pericardiectomy.
Medical subject headings
- Pericardium
- Thoracoscopy