| Literature DB >> 6333558 |
J R Skinner, H Kim, R S Toon, C Kongtahworn, S J Phillips, R H Zeff.
Abstract
Processed bovine pericardium is increasingly used as a pericardial substitute. It is allegedly nonreactive with epicardium, but adequate clinical data are lacking on this subject. A case report is presented wherein a dense epicardial reaction to processed bovine pericardium was found at reoperation. Histologic examination confirmed the presence of a severe inflammatory response.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6333558
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 0022-5223 Impact factor: 5.209