Esophageal-pericardial fistula with purulent pericarditis secondary to esophageal carcinoma presenting with tamponade
Esophageal-pericardial fistula with purulent pericarditis secondary to esophageal carcinoma presenting with tamponade
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DOI:
10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04168-1
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发表时间:
2003-01-01
影响因子:
4.6
通讯作者:
Karmy-Jones, R
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作者:
Kaufman, J;Thongsuwan, N;Karmy-Jones, R
A case of esophago-pericardial fistula secondary to esophageal carcinoma causing pericardial effusion and tamponade is presented. Palliation can be achieved effectively by limited thoracotomy, pericardial resection and drainage, and in selected cases esophageal stenting. (C) 2003 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.