Cardiac Tamponade Caused by Gastrointestinal Obstruction—A Rare Complication in Esophagectomy Patients.
CASE 2022;
6:173-177. [PMID:
35818491 PMCID:
PMC9270669 DOI:
10.1016/j.case.2022.01.011]
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Abstract
Postoperative anatomical changes can cause unique disease presentations.
Tamponade physiology can occur secondary to GI obstruction in esophagectomy patients.
Point-of-care ultrasound imaging leads to expedited diagnosis and disposition.
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