In the heart, tissue cysts were in the pericardium, myocardium, endocardium and in the mitral valves.
Through the median sternotomy, the pericardium was incised and great vessels were exposed.
In the case of the pericardium, this can lead to compression of the heart pump.
An echocardiogram showed a large solid mass with cystic components anterior and superior to the heart within the pericardium.
A "spacer function" for small grafts in the enlarged pericardium of the recipient has been discussed.
Combined congenital defects of the anterior abdominal wall, sternum, diaphragm, pericardium, and heart.
Cardiac herniation is possible when there is a partial defect in the pericardium, either acquired or congenital.
In our initial experience, we treated the autologous pericardium with a 0.2% glutaraldehyde solution for 15 minutes to facilitate manipulation of the tissue.
