| Literature DB >> 12537238 |
Jeddediah Kaufman1, Nisa Thongsuwan, Eric Stern, Riyad Karmy-Jones.
Abstract
A case of esophago-pericardial fistula secondary to esophageal carcinoma causing pericardial effusion and tamponade is presented. Palliation can be achieved effectively by limited thoracotomy, pericardial resection and drainage, and in selected cases esophageal stenting.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12537238 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04168-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330