Author/Authors :
Aqel, Raed National Center for Diabetes - Endocrinology and Genetics Center, Amman, Jordan , Elqadi, Muawiyah Faculty of Medicine - Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine , Hammouri, Ahmad Faculty of Medicine - Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine , Alqad, Mohammad S. Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, State of Palestine
Abstract :
Background. A Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy (PBP) procedure is a reemerging nonsurgical technique that helps in
preventing the reaccumulation of pericardial effusion. It is done percutaneously without general anaesthesia. It has been proved
to be effective in alleviating and preventing recurrent pericardial effusion. Case Presentation. We reported a 52-year-old male
with stage IV adenocarcinoma causing recurrent pericardial effusion. The patient experienced a worsening shortness of breath.
A surgical pericardial window was denied by the surgery team secondary to severe respiratory distress; subsequently, the patient
underwent Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy. Conclusion. Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy is efficacious and safe when
done by well-trained physicians. We think it should be considered as a preferred treatment modality in most sicker patients
with recurrent pericardial effusion.
