Massive intrapericardial herniation of stomach following pericardial window.
Hernia
; 8(3): 273-6, 2004 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14735328
Herniation of intra-abdominal contents into the pericardial cavity is rare. We describe one such case occurring after creation of a pericardioperitoneal window for drainage of a pericardial effusion. The diagnosis of an intrapericardial hernia should be considered in patients presenting with gastrointestinal and/or cardiorespiratory symptoms following surgical procedures involving the diaphragm.
Search on Google
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pericardial Effusion
/
Stomach
/
Pericardial Window Techniques
/
Hernia, Diaphragmatic
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Observational_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Hernia
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article