Thoracoscopic Window Pericardiectomy For Pyopericardium In An Infant
Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose: To report the feasibility and effectiveness of thoracoscopic window pericardiectomy for pyopericardium in children. Material and methods: Nine month old male infant presented with abscess neck and continued to be sick and further evaluation made the diagnosis of pyopericardium and underwent thoracoscopic window pericardiectomy. Result: Thoracoscopic window pericardiectomy was found to be effective and follow up was done for a period of six years. Conclusion: In a very sick infant, the concern is whether the baby will withstand a major operative procedure or not. Thoracoscopy has got a definite role in such situations.
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VK Gopi, PR Babu, Shaji Thomas John, TP Joseph
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