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[A surgical case report of acute pyogenic pericarditis in a 9-month infant]
N Hamaguchi1, K Yoshizawa, J Morita
1Department of Respiratory Surgery, Takamatsu Red Cross Hospital, Japan.
Abstract:
A surgical case of acute pyogenic pericarditis in a 9-month old infant who developed pericardial tamponade rapidly is reported. An anterior pericardiectomy through a left lateral thoracotomy was performed. The baby subsequently made an uncomplicated recovery and was discharged on the 16th postoperative day.