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  • Title: Cardiac tamponade as a complication of pseudocyst in chronic pancreatitis.
    Author: Oláh A, Nagy AS, Rácz I, Gamal ME.
    Journal: Hepatogastroenterology; 2002; 49(44):564-6. PubMed ID: 11995498.
    Abstract:
    Authors report a case of relapsing chronic calcifying pancreatitis with pleural and pericardial effusions during an episode of acute exacerbation. A large multilocular pancreatic pseudocyst expanded into the mediastinal space resulting in pericardial effusion that caused cardiac tamponade with severe circulatory deterioration. After resuscitation and pericardiocentesis a successful surgical procedure was performed, which produced rapid clinical improvement. Authors discuss this uncommon complication and review the proposed pathogenic mechanisms and possible therapeutic interventions.
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