Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pericarditis purulenta in children.

F Wyler, D Knũsli, M Rutishauser

    Helvetica Paediatrica Acta
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Pan-tumor harmonization of pathologic response assessment for standardized data collection in neoadjuvant trials (PATHdata): results of a Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer multi-institutional reproducibility study.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2026
    Same author

    Long-Term Treatment with Alcaligenes faecalis A12C Improves Host Resistance to Pathogens in Septic Rats: Possible Contribution of Curdlan-Like Immune Trainer.

    Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins·2024
    Same author

    Impact of genetic diversity and antibiotic-resistance of Salmonella isolated from feral cats: One Health approach.

    Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases·2023
    Same author

    Quadriceps or triceps surae proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching with post-stretching dynamic activities does not induce acute changes in running economy.

    Frontiers in physiology·2022
    Same author

    Scintillation light detection in the 6-m drift-length ProtoDUNE Dual Phase liquid argon TPC.

    The European physical journal. C, Particles and fields·2022
    Same author

    Prospects for beyond the Standard Model physics searches at the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment: DUNE Collaboration.

    The European physical journal. C, Particles and fields·2021

    Surgical pericardiotomy with antibiotics offers a 100% recovery rate for children with non-tuberculous bacterial pericarditis. This effective treatment prevents long-term complications like pericardial constriction.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Non-tuberculous bacterial pericarditis is a serious condition in children.
    • Initial symptoms can mimic pneumonia, angina, or pseudocroup, delaying diagnosis.
    • Distinguishing between myocardial disease and pericardial effusion requires careful evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the management and outcomes of pediatric non-tuberculous bacterial pericarditis.
    • To highlight the importance of surgical intervention for diagnosis and treatment.
    • To emphasize the need to avoid certain anesthetic agents during procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of seven children aged 1.5 to 5.75 years.
    • Diagnosis based on clinical presentation, chest X-ray, and non-invasive imaging (scintigraphy, echocardiography).

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Treatment involved surgical pericardiotomy with drainage and antibiotic therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • All seven children achieved 100% recovery with surgical pericardiotomy and antibiotics.
    • No cases of constrictive pericarditis were observed during follow-up (1-8 years).
    • Diagnostic pericardiocentesis was often insufficient due to thick pus.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical pericardiotomy with drainage is the mandatory approach for pediatric bacterial pericarditis.
    • Antibiotic therapy is crucial for successful treatment and recovery.
    • Early surgical intervention leads to excellent long-term outcomes without constriction.