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[Posttraumatic pericarditis - the treatment and prophylaxis].

M M Abakumov, Sh N Danielian, Iu A Radchenko

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Early diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic pericarditis in 100 patients improved recovery rates. Effective management involved drainage and streptokinase for fibrinopurulent pericarditis following thoracic trauma.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Trauma Surgery
Thoracic Medicine

Background:

Posttraumatic pericarditis is a complication of thoracic trauma.
Key factors include infection, direct injury, inadequate drainage, and delayed treatment.
Blunt trauma complications include hemothorax, pleurisy, and empyema.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the causes and outcomes of posttraumatic pericarditis.
To evaluate the effectiveness of early diagnosis and conservative treatment.
To assess specific interventions for fibrinopurulent pericarditis.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 100 patients with posttraumatic pericarditis.
Categorization of trauma types: stab (n=79) and blunt (n=21).
Evaluation of treatment strategies including pericardial drainage and streptokinase.

Main Results:

Direct injury and inadequate drainage were significant causes.
Delayed treatment for blunt trauma led to complications like hemothorax.
Recovery rates were 78.5% for stab and 81% for blunt trauma patients with early diagnosis and treatment.
Pericardial drainage with streptokinase was effective for fibrinopurulent pericarditis.

Conclusions:

Early diagnosis and comprehensive conservative treatment are crucial for managing posttraumatic pericarditis.
Pericardial drainage combined with intrapericardial streptokinase is an effective treatment for fibrinopurulent pericarditis.
Understanding causative factors aids in preventing and treating this condition.