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Esophago-pericardial Fistula - A Case Report and Review of the Literature
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Editor | Konttinen, M. P. Pitkäranta, P. P. Heikkinen, L. O. Talja, M. T. Ala-Kulju, K. V. |
| Copyright Year | 1985 |
| Description | A case of esophago-pericardial fistula is described which was treated successfully by pericardial drainage and closure of the fistula 12 days after Perforation. The condition is rare and often fatal. In 29 reported cases there were only 5 survivors. On the basis of our observation and a review of the literature it is concluded that the first Step in the treatment should be pericardial drainage and antibiotic coverage, followed by elective operative closure of the fistula. |
| Related Links | http://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-2007-1014163.pdf |
| Ending Page | 343 |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Starting Page | 341 |
| ISSN | 01716425 |
| e-ISSN | 14391902 |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-2007-1014163 |
| Journal | The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon |
| Issue Number | 06 |
| Volume Number | 33 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Georg Thieme Verlag KG |
| Publisher Date | 1985-12-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Esophago-pericardial Fistula Pyopneumo-pericardium Esophageal Diverticulum |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Surgery Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine |
