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http://dx.doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2016.46.6.879

A "Vanishing", Tuberculous, Pericardial Effusion

Liebenberg, Jacques (Department of Internal Medicine, Kimberley Provincial Hospital, Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley Hospital)
van der Bijl, Pieter (SA Endovascular, Kuils River Hospital)

Publication Information

Korean Circulation Journal / v.46, no.6, 2016 , pp. 879-881 More about this Journal

Abstract

We present an iatrogenic, pleuro-pericardial connection resulting from pericardiocentesis of a large, tuberculous, pericardial effusion. Recognition of this situation is paramount when one is unable to aspirate pericardial fluid after a successful, initial puncture. Such knowledge will help prevent myocardial or coronary artery injury with further attempts at aspiration.

Keywords

Pericardial effusion; Tuberculosis; Echocardiography; Pleural cavity;

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