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Irradiation-induced constrictive pericarditis requiring pericardiectomy during pregnancy

  • P. T. Watson
  • , C. J. Havelda
  • , J. Sorosky
  • , N. K. Kochenour
  • , G. S. Sohi
  • , L. Gray

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Abstract

Constrictive pericarditis is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy. This is a case report of irradiation-induced constrictive pericarditis requiring pericardiectomy during pregnancy. It is hoped that the authors' team approach to this particular problem can serve as a model for the management of similar medical and surgical complications of pregnancy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)127-130
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Volume24
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1980

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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