Abstract
Gastropericardial fistula is a rare but lethal condition. Several etiologies have
been reported, including previous gastric or esophageal surgery, malignancy, trauma,
infection, and ulcer perforation. Typical symptoms included chest pain, epigastric
pain, fever and dyspnea. Gastropericardial fistula can lead to serious complications,
including cardiac tamponade, sepsis, hemodynamic compromise and death. Therefore,
early diagnosis and timely management are important for physicians to prevent from
catastrophic complications. Here, we present a case of a man who presented with acute
purulent pericarditis secondary to a gastropericardial fistula to highlight the pathogenesis
and suggest therapeutic strategies.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: February 10, 2021
Accepted:
February 2,
2021
Received in revised form:
February 2,
2021
Received:
January 21,
2021
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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© 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc.
