Recurrent pericardial effusion: an unusual complication of epicardial pacemaker placement.
A pericardial effusion developed in a patient after placement of an epicardial pacemaker electrode. She was treated by a vigorous regimen combined with pericardiocentesis. The effusion reaccumulated relentlessly, ultimately requiring pericardiectomy for control. The finding of recalcitrant pericardial effusion complicating epicardial pacemaker placement merits consideration of early pericardiectomy.
D002648:Child; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence