Key result
Undiagnosed congenital absence of left pericardium triggers severe complications during elective coronary surgery.
Why the study?
Large pericardial defects are exceptional and difficult to diagnose, with limited detailed descriptions of typical signs and surgical challenges.
Population
A 62-year-old man with congenital absence of the left pericardium undergoing elective coronary surgery
Design
Case report
Authors
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May complicate elective coronary surgery via unexpected heart position; leaves open preoperative detection strategies for suspected defects.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of recognizing typical signs of congenital absence of the left pericardium to avoid serious complications during cardiac surgery.
Gersbach et al. (1996) conducted a case report in Congenital absence of the left pericardium (n=1). Elective coronary surgery was evaluated. A 62-year-old man undergoing elective coronary surgery experienced severe complications due to an undiagnosed congenital absence of the left pericardium and extreme intrathoracic displacement of the heart.
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