High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Recurrent Postpericardiotomy Syndrome

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G. Wendelin
A. Fandl
A. Beitzke
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[1] Medical University of Graz,Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
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Pediatric Cardiology | 2008年 / 29卷
关键词：
Postpericardiotomy syndrome; Intravenous immunoglobulin; Recurrent pericarditis;
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Postpericardiotomy syndrome is a frequent complication following cardiac surgery. It is characterized by fever, chest pain, pericardial friction rub or pericardial effusion, and laboratory signs of inflammation. Treatment includes the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents, corticosteroids, and pericardial drainage. We describe a patient with chronic postpericardiotomy syndrome and steroid dependency who was successfully treated by single administration of high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin.
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