The post-pericardiotomy syndrome and penetrating injury of the chest.
The post-pericardiotomy syndrome is an uncommon complication of chest trauma. We present a case of recurrent pleural and pericardial effusions, pyrexia, pain in the chest and ECG changes of pericarditis in a young man with a penetrating chest injury.
D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011185:Postpericardiotomy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*