An unusual complication of pneumococcal pneumonia: Acute tamponade due to purulent pericarditis

Tatli E., Buyuklu M., Altun A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, cilt.119, sa.1, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 119 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.02.042
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The incidence of purulent pericarditis has declined, however mortality remains high. Few cases so far of cardiac tamponade related with purulent pericarditis which is a rare complication of pneumococcal pneumonia have been published in the literature. We report a case of the development of cardiac tamponade due to pneumococcal pneumonia and emphasize the importance of early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy, and early surgical drainage for survival. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.