| Literature DB >> 3273215 |
G Prabhakar1, B K Nigam, W G Williams.
Abstract
Mediastinal teratomas are known to adhere to and penetrate the pericardium, but perforation and tamponade are uncommon. We present a patient who developed a life-threatening pericardial tamponade and pleural effusion, whose life was saved by timely surgery. We believe this to be the third successfully treated patient and the first to be reported from Great Britain.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID： 3273215 DOI： 10.1016/s1010-7940(87)80015-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN： 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191