Lymphocytic pleural effusion in postpericardiotomy syndrome.

Abstract

Postpericardiotomy syndrome has been recognized as a frequent complication following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We observed five cases of postpericardiotomy syndrome resulting in exudative pleural effusions with white blood cell differential counts greater than 80% lymphocytes. Tuberculosis, lymphoma, and other neoplasma have been major diseases associated with lymphocytic exudative pleural effusions. We feel postpericardiotomy syndrome is another important etiology that should be considered in post-CABG patients with lymphocytic pleural effusion.

• Authors: Y K Kim, Z Mohsenifar, S K Koerner
• Journal: American heart journal (Am Heart J) Vol. 115 Issue 5 Pg. 1077-9 (May 1988) ISSN: 0002-8703 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3259069 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Coronary Artery Bypass (adverse effects)
• Female
• Heart Diseases (complications)
• Humans
• Leukocyte Count
• Lymphocytes
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pleural Effusion (blood, etiology)
• Postpericardiotomy Syndrome (complications)