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[Constrictive pericarditis with dissecting aortic aneurysm (DeBakey type II)]

S Nosaka¹, K Nakayama, M Yamauchi

¹First Department of Surgery, Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery

|August 1, 1996

Summary

A rare case of constrictive pericarditis caused by dissecting aortic aneurysm (DeBakey type II) was treated. Surgical repair of the ascending aorta and pericardium relieved symptoms and improved hemodynamics.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Constrictive pericarditis can present with symptoms like orthopnea and leg edema.
Dissecting aortic aneurysms, particularly DeBakey type II, can lead to complications such as pericardial effusion.
Pericardial effusion from aortic dissection can mimic or cause constrictive physiology.

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