Contemporary Surgical Management of Pericardial Disease

Timothy J Holleran1,2, Neel R Sodha3 , Jared L Antevil1 and Gregory D Trachiotis1 *

1 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA 2 Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA 3 Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA

^*Correspondance to: Gregory D Trachiotis 

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Abstract:

Disease of the pericardium, the membranous lining of the heart, can be caused by a variety of different pathologic processes. These include congenital absence, cysts, tumors, inflammation, and effusions. Pericardial derangements can have severe consequences on cardiac function if left untreated and in select cases require surgical correction to prevent cardiovascular collapse. Available surgical therapies range from minimally invasive drainage to median sternotomy. This article reviews common pathologies of the pericardium and their underlying causes. In addition, the diagnostic work-up and contemporary surgical management of pericardial disease is reviewed with detailed analysis of key technical steps.

Keywords:

Pericardium; Pericarditis; Pericardial Effusion; Pericardial Tamponade; Cardiac Surgery

Cite the Article:

Holleran TJ, Sodha NR, Antevil JL, Trachiotis GD. Contemporary Surgical Management of Pericardial Disease. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2022; 5: 1368..