Pleural effusion following coronary perforation during balloon angioplasty: an unusual presentation of the postpericardiotomy syndrome

Eur Heart J. 1992 May;13(5):716-7. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.eurheartj.a060241.

Abstract

We report on the development of features of the postpericardiotomy syndrome following coronary perforation during balloon angioplasty, in a patient that was managed conservatively. The case illustrates that while cardiac tamponade does not invariably follow coronary perforation, late consequences derived from this complication may occur. It also widens the spectrum of conditions where the postpericardiotomy syndrome has been observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / therapy*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pericardial Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pericardial Effusion / etiology*
  • Pericardium / injuries*
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology*
  • Postpericardiotomy Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Postpericardiotomy Syndrome / etiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis
  • Wounds, Penetrating / etiology*