Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Among 2,385 patients with pulmonary resection for lung neoplasm in our institute, eight patients, whose pericardium had never been opened during the operation, developed pericardial effusion. The clinical characteristics of the eight patients were analyzed. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Yoshito Tomimaru, Ken Kodama, Jiro Okami, Kazuyuki Oda, Koji Takami, Masahiko Higashiyama |
Journal | The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai zasshi
(Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)
Vol. 54
Issue 5
Pg. 193-8
(May 2006)
ISSN: 1344-4964 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 16764307
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pericardial Effusion
(etiology)
- Pneumonectomy
- Postoperative Complications
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