[Chronic constrictive pericarditis in African children: report of a case].
The chronic constrictive pericarditis is a rare affection, with multiple etiologies and concerning especially the adult. We report a case of chronic constrictive pericarditis in an African child in whom no etiology was found. A review of the literature raises the characteristics of chronic constrictive pericarditis for a better therapeutic management.
Demaria
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R
Départements de chirurgie et de cardiologie, institut de cardiologie de Montréal, 5000 Bélanger Est, H1T 1C8, Montréal, Québec, Canada. roland.demaria@wanadoo.fr
Fortier
S
S
Racine
N
N
Dürrleman
N
N
Albat
B
B
Frapier
J M
JM
Chaptal
P A
PA
D000351:Africa, Eastern; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010494:Pericarditis, Constrictive / Q000175:diagnosis*