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A practical technique for subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis, a case report
Long Zhao1, Ruofeng Hong1, Jianbin Fei1
1Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Room 201, Oriental Venice, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Pericardioscope operation offers a safe alternative to sternotomy for subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis. This minimally invasive approach resulted in a successful recovery for a patient post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis often necessitates invasive sternotomy.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) can be a risk factor for pericarditis.
Background:
We used pericardioscope operation for a patient who suffered from subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis which usually have to had a sternotomy.
Case Presentation:
A pericardioscope was used in the operation rather than sternotomy on a 66-year-old male who was diagnosed with subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis after PCI(Percutaneous Coronary Intervention). He was discharged 7 days after the operation with an uneventfull postoperative course.
Conclusions:
We believe that this technique is a safe procedure without any major complications.
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