Interv Akut Kardiol. 2013;12(2):94-96

Iatrogenic hemothorax as a complication of pericardial puncture

Andreas Krüger1, Petr Ošťádal1, Stanislav Černohorský2, Petr Neužil1
1 Komplexní kardiovaskulární centrum, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha
2 Chirurgické oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha

Pericardial effusion is a relatively frequent finding in patients after various catheterization procedures as well as cardiac surgery. The

main diagnostic method is echocardiographic examination that also allows to assess the hemodynamic significance of the effusion and,

thus, the presence of cardiac tamponade. In large pericardial effusions, pericardiocentesis under echocardiographic or fluoroscopic

guidance is carried out. Catheter-based or surgical pericardial fenestration can be considered in certain cases.

Keywords: pericardial effusion, hemothorax, pericardiocentesis

Published: March 1, 2013  Show citation

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