Abstract
Results Subxiphoid pericardial drainage was performed under local anesthesia. Pericardial fluid of 1000 ml was drained. A pericardial drainage tube was inserted at surgery and removed after 5 days. A 2 x 3 cm2 biopsy specimen was taken under direct vision from the lower aspect of anterior pericardium. Sample of the drained fluid was collected for microbiological culture and cytological analysis. Microorganism cultured no from pericardial fluid. The pericardial biopsy specimen was negative for malignancy. He has uremic pericardial effusion. There was no complication and surgery-related death. After hospital discharge, patient was followed with physical examinations and echocardiogram.
Highlights
Massive pericardial effusion in patients with end-stage renal disease is potentially life-threatening condition
A 79-year male with end-stage renal disease who was maintenance dialysis was admitted to our hospital
The diagnosis of pericardial effusion was confirmed by echocardiogram
Summary
Massive pericardial effusion in patients with end-stage renal disease is potentially life-threatening condition. Importance of urgent surgical treatment in a patient having massive pericardial effusion with end-stage renal disease K Ergunes*, H Iner, E Celik, U Yetkin, A Gurbuz From 23rd World Congress of the World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons Split, Croatia.
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