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

TATLI E., BÜYÜKLÜ M., ALTUN A.

International Journal of Cardiology, cilt.119, sa.1, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) 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
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cardiac tamponade, Pneumonia, Purulent pericarditis
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

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. © 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.