Use of streptokinase to aid in drainage of postoperative pericardial effusion.

AUTOR(ES)

Cross, J H

RESUMO

A case of cardiac tamponade secondary to a late, loculated pericardial effusion after open pulmonary valvotomy is described. Percutaneous drainage of the effusion was aided by the infusion of intrapericardial streptokinase.

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