Successful Visceral and Parietal Pericardiectomy for Refractory Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Case Report

Jessica Cox; Khaled Chatila; Scott D. Lick

doi:10.12659/AJCR.943979

05 June 2024 : Case report USA

Successful Visceral and Parietal Pericardiectomy for Refractory Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Case Report

Challenging differential diagnosis, Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment, Rare coexistence of disease or pathology

Jessica Cox^1EF, Khaled Chatila^2EF, Scott D. Lick^3ABD*

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.943979

Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e943979

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Figure 2. Partial resection of the visceral pericardium; ½ cm leathery texture separated from heart. Arrow identifies the constrictive layer at the start of retraction.

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Successful Visceral and Parietal Pericardiectomy for Refractory Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Case Report

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