A "Vanishing", Tuberculous, Pericardial Effusion.
10.4070/kcj.2016.46.6.879
- Author:
Jacques LIEBENBERG
1
;
Pieter VAN DER BIJL
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kimberley Provincial Hospital, Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pericardial effusion;
Tuberculosis;
Echocardiography;
Pleural cavity
- MeSH:
Coronary Vessels;
Echocardiography;
Pericardial Effusion*;
Pericardial Fluid;
Pericardiocentesis;
Pleural Cavity;
Punctures;
Tuberculosis
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2016;46(6):879-881
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
