| Cardiac herniation following pneumonectomy--an old complication revisited. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15973927 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cardiac herniation is a recognised complication of pneumonectomy when a pericardial defect has been made during resection. This complication is very rare and, with the increasing preference for more limited resections, is even less frequently encountered now than it was several decades ago. Uncorrected cardiac herniation is usually lethal, with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality even after correction. We present a case of left-sided cardiac herniation following intrapericardial pneumonectomy to illustrate the difficulty of making this rare diagnosis. Aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical picture and diagnosis of cardiac herniation are reviewed. We also describe the treatment and prevention of this serious complication. Cardiac herniation should be considered in any patient with acute deterioration after pneumonectomy. |
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Authors:
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N Chambers; S Walton; A Pearce |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia and intensive care Volume: 33 ISSN: 0310-057X ISO Abbreviation: Anaesth Intensive Care Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-24 Completed Date: 2005-09-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0342017 Medline TA: Anaesth Intensive Care Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 403-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cardiomyopathies
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diagnosis,
physiopathology* Electrocardiography Hernia / etiology*, surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Pneumonectomy* Postoperative Complications |
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