| Literature DB >> 12683593 |
Antonio L Visbal1, Patrick A DeValeria, Janis E Blair, Matthew A Zarka, Louis A Lanza.
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Coccidioidal pericarditis, an uncommonly diagnosed entity, may evolve to a constrictive process. Constrictive coccidioidal pericarditis requires pericardiectomy and antifungal therapy. In the elderly, pericardiectomy may be complicated by coagulopathy and septic shock. Despite potential toxicity, use of antifungal therapy early postoperatively offers the best chance for survival.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID： 12683593 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04621-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330