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Purulent Pericarditis in South Vietnam Report of 16 Cases
Abstract
AbstractA series of 16 cases of purulent pericarditis is presented. The classical clinical features of purulent pericarditis were masked by previously administered antibacterial therapy. Early pericardiotomy and drainage appear to be important adjuncts to antibiotic therapy in lowering the mortality and morbidity rates of purulent pericarditis. Drainage through the xiphoid approach avoids pleural contamination, and led to good results, when combined with irrigation, in this series of patients.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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