Key result
Pleuro-pericardial window surgery resulted in sustained resolution of recurrent pericardial effusion and tamponade following epicardial pacemaker lead placement.
Why the study?
Pericardial effusion and tamponade are rare but serious complications of epicardial pacemaker placement.
Population
A 38-year-old woman with recurrent pericardial effusion and tamponade after epicardial lead placement
Design
Case report
Authors
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Delayed tamponade can occur after epicardial lead placement; leaves open optimal surveillance duration and imaging protocols.
Case Report (n=1)
Pleuro-pericardial window surgery can be an effective, less invasive alternative to pericardiectomy for managing recurrent pericardial effusion and tamponade following epicardial pacemaker lead placement.
Nguyen et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Recurrent pericardial effusion and tamponade (n=1). Pleuro-pericardial window surgery was evaluated on Resolution of effusion recurrence. Pleuro-pericardial window surgery resulted in sustained resolution of recurrent pericardial effusion and tamponade following epicardial pacemaker lead placement.
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