Absent Pericardium Causing Extreme Levoposition in a Child
2025
Absent Pericardium Causing Extreme Levoposition in a Child
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Filippos‐Paschalis Rorris, Alexandros Tsoutsinos, Meletios Kanakis
Primary Institution: Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center
Conclusion
The absence of pericardium is a rare congenital anomaly that can be discovered during surgery, and in this case, it was managed successfully.
Supporting Evidence
- The absence of pericardium is mostly asymptomatic and often discovered during imaging or surgery.
- Preoperative imaging failed to identify the absent pericardium in this case.
- The child had a successful postoperative course and returned to normal activities.
Takeaway
A child had a missing part of their heart's protective covering, which was found during surgery, but the surgery went well and the child is fine now.
Methodology
The case involved surgical repair of a congenital heart defect where the absence of pericardium was discovered.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 6-year-old child.
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