A "Vanishing", Tuberculous, Pericardial Effusion.
We present an iatrogenic, pleuro-pericardial connection resulting from pericardiocentesis of a large, tuberculous, pericardial effusion. Recognition of this situation is paramount when one is unable to aspirate pericardial fluid after a successful, initial puncture. Such knowledge will help prevent myocardial or coronary artery injury with further attempts at aspiration.
Department of Internal Medicine, Kimberley Provincial Hospital, Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa.
Jacques
J
Liebenberg
SA Endovascular, Kuils River Hospital, Kuils River, South Africa.
Pieter
P
van der Bijl
Echocardiography; Pericardial effusion; Pleural cavity; Tuberculosis