Pericardial effusion after pediatric cardiac surgeries: a single center observation

Background: Development of fibrinous pericarditis after pericardiotomy is a well-recognized reaction. Within a few post-operative days, the inflammated surface of pericardium begins to fuse to the overlying sternum. Objectives: Our aim was to assess the prevalence, risk factors, time course and ther...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Dalili, Hassan Zamani, Mohammadyousef Aarabi-Moghaddam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.rcvmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2251-9572;year=2012;volume=1;issue=1;spage=28;epage=32;aulast=Dalili;type=0