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- - Laparoscopic surgeries in the gastro-oesophageal area are frequently used to treat severe obesity and chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) due to their lower risks compared to traditional open surgeries.
- - This report discusses serious late-onset pericardial tamponade (a dangerous fluid buildup around the heart) that can occur after these laparoscopic procedures, even without infection or trauma.
- - The paper reviews the potential causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for managing pericardial tamponade in patients who have undergone laparoscopic gastro-oesophageal surgery.
Article Abstract
Laparoscopic surgical procedures involving the gastro-oesophageal region are commonly performed for the management of morbid obesity and refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). In general, laparoscopic procedures are associated with lower morbidity and mortality in comparison with open techniques. This report highlights cases of potentially life threatening, late onset pericardial tamponade, occurring in the absence of infection or trauma, complicating laparoscopic gastro-oesophageal surgery. Possible mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic investigations and management of pericardial tamponade are reviewed.
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