| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872695 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The clinical outcome of pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis is still marked by high operative mortality. Nevertheless, surgical treatment is able to improve the functional class in the majority of late survivors. Preoperative clinical conditions and associated comorbidities are crucial in predicting the risk of mortality, and early operation seems to be the most appropriate choice. The most suitable surgical strategy in cases of associated valvular operation remains to be determined.
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Authors
Nicola MD, Christina BEng, Amine MD, Denis MD, Yves MD, Michel MD, Raymond MD, Philippe MD, Michel MD, Louis P. MD, PhD,