The role of surgical exploration in the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis. A case report

Urschel, J.D.; Nakai, S.; Kubac, G.

Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 31(2): 252-253

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509
PMID: 2341486
Document Number: 362169
Both constrictive pericarditis and restrictive cardiomyopathy present as biventricular failure. Although it is rarely necessary, surgical exploration may be required to definitively diagnose constrictive pericarditis. A case illustrating the value of surgical exploration is reported.

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