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Pericardiectomy in children

R L Van Der Horst, B T Le Roux

    Thorax
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Constrictive pericarditis is common in African children in Natal. This study highlights the high incidence and outcomes of pericardiectomy in this pediatric population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Thoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Constrictive pericarditis is a serious cardiac condition.
    • Tuberculosis is a significant cause of constrictive pericarditis globally.
    • Limited data exists on pediatric cases in specific regions like Natal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the incidence of constrictive pericarditis in African children in Natal.
    • To describe the outcomes of pericardiectomy in this demographic.
    • To emphasize the public health implications of tuberculous pericarditis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of pediatric patients undergoing preparation for pericardiectomy.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, etiology of constrictive pericarditis, and surgical outcomes.

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  • Focus on cases where tuberculosis was the underlying cause.

    • Main Results:

    • Thirty-five children under 16 were prepared for pericardiectomy.
    • Three patients (8.6%) died during the preparatory phase.
    • Pericardiectomy was performed on 32 children, with tuberculosis being the cause in 28 (87.5%) cases.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a high incidence of constrictive pericarditis among African children in Natal.
    • Tuberculosis is the predominant etiology in this pediatric group.
    • Urgent attention and potential interventions are needed to address this health issue.