Pericardial effusion is rare in children, and the diagnosis is often delayed due to varied presentation and lack of classical Beck's triad manifestation. Delayed initiation of management leads to high mortality (30%). This study aimed to identify the clinico-epidemiological profile of children with pericardial effusion and their outcome.
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