Pericardial tamponade and massive pleural effusion complicating orthotopic heart transplantation.
Pericardial and pleural effusions occur commonly after open cardiac procedures. However, the combination of tamponade and massive pleural effusion is not often observed. We present a case of such a patient who received an orthotopic heart transplant in a setting of previously diagnosed systemic sarcoidosis. Treatment ultimately required the creation of a pericardial window and chemical pleurodesis.
Lee
J T
JT
Department of Surgery, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, USA.
Durzinsky
D S
DS
Wilson
W R
WR
Walsh
T E
TE
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D018700:Pleurodesis / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013752:Tetracycline