Brief report on the development of hemorrhagic pericardial effusion after thoracic surgery for traumatic injuries

Introduction Hemorrhagic pericardial effusion (HPE) is a rare but life-threatening diagnosis that may occur after thoracic trauma. Previous reports have concentrated on delayed HPE in those who did not require initial surgical intervention for their traumatic injuries. In this report, we identify an...

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Main Authors: Niels D Martin, Grace Martin Niziolek, Jeremy Cannon, Jay Yelon, Mark J Seamon, Martha M Brinson, Philip Dowzicky, Sarah Joergensen, Alea Zone, Shariq Raza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-11-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001090.full