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Cardiac herniation following intrapericardial pneumonectomy
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|May 1, 1977
Summary
Cardiac herniation after intrapericardial pneumonectomy is a rare, lethal complication requiring immediate intervention. Prompt diagnosis and surgical reduction offer the only chance for patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Cardiac herniation is a rare but life-threatening complication following intrapericardial pneumonectomy.
- It typically manifests in the immediate or early postoperative phase, presenting with cardiovascular collapse.