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[Thoracoscopic treatment in pericardial tamponade]

E Pérez-Etchepare1, A Al Makki, F Varlet

  • 1Servicio Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. perezetchepare@gmail.com

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
|March 14, 2013
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Pediatric pericardial tamponade, a rare emergency, was treated with pericardiocentesis and antibiotics. A subsequent pericardial window via thoracoscopy resolved circulatory collapse, highlighting minimally invasive benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening condition in children, often presenting as a medical emergency.
  • This case involves a 16-year-old patient with pneumonia, lung abscess, and pleural effusion, complicated by pericardial effusion.

Observation:

  • Initial treatment included antibiotics, thoracic drainage, and pericardiocentesis.
  • The patient experienced circulatory collapse 24 hours post-procedure, with increased pericardial effusion despite stable lung pathology on CT and echocardiography.

Findings:

  • A right thoracoscopic pericardial window was performed, leading to rapid clinical improvement.
  • Postoperative echocardiography 24 hours later showed a normal pericardial effusion status.

Implications:

  • Thoracoscopic pericardial window is a viable, minimally invasive alternative for managing pediatric pericardial tamponade.
  • This approach offers significant benefits for pediatric patients requiring urgent pericardial effusion management.

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