Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy in the treatment of malignant pericardial effusion.

Abstract

Recurrent pericardial effusion can be a manifestation of metastatic malignant disease. Repeated catheter drainage or surgical pericardial window are two common treatment modalities. We report a case of recurrent malignant pericardial effusion treated successfully with percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy, a relatively new technique avoiding the need for surgery.

• Authors: B Deb, P Crean, I Graham
• Journal: Irish journal of medical science (Ir J Med Sci) Vol. 162 Issue 11 Pg. 456-7 (Nov 1993) ISSN: 0021-1265 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 8113034 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Catheterization
• Female
• Humans
• Melanoma (complications)
• Middle Aged
• Pericardial Effusion (etiology, therapy)
• Pericardiectomy (methods)
• Recurrence
• Skin Neoplasms (complications)