Original Article

Early Pericardiectomy In the Treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis

Authors: HAWLEY H. SEILER M.D.

Abstract

Though the acute phase of pericarditis may be missed, its diagnosis is advantageous. In the chronic stage, the earlier a constrictive feature is recognized and treated surgically, the better the prognosis especially in terms of morbidity.

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