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Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Esophagopericardial Fistula.

Authors :
Perez-Stable CT
Callaghan LT
Wong CK
Escobar JM
Alam M
Source :
Texas Heart Institute journal [Tex Heart Inst J] 2024 Dec 03; Vol. 51 (2), pp. e248443. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 03 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Esophagopericardial fistulas are an extremely rare structural defect that may arise from malignant or iatrogenic etiologies. This article reports the case of a patient with cardiac tamponade secondary to hydropneumopericardium from esophagopericardial fistula. Given the high morbidity and mortality of this condition, this article describes challenges in diagnosis and clinical decision-making to improve early identification and interdisciplinary management.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors. Published by The Texas Heart Institute®.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1526-6702
Volume :
51
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Texas Heart Institute journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39635260
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-24-8443