Title of article
Coccidioidal pericarditis: implications of surgical treatment in the elderly
Author/Authors
Antonio L. Visbal، نويسنده , , Patrick A. DeValeria، نويسنده , , Janis E. Blair، نويسنده , , Matthew A. Zarka، نويسنده , , Louis A. Lanza، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2003
Pages
3
From page
1328
To page
1330
Abstract
Coccidioidal pericarditis, an uncommonly diagnosed entity, may evolve to a constrictive process. Constrictive coccidioidal pericarditis requires pericardiectomy and antifungal therapy. In the elderly, pericardiectomy may be complicated by coagulopathy and septic shock. Despite potential toxicity, use of antifungal therapy early postoperatively offers the best chance for survival.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
2003
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
606550
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