219 Oesophageal EUS-guided Pericardiocentesis: A Therapeutic Conundrum in Patient with EGFR-positive Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma and Posterior Pericardial Tamponade

Treatment for malignant loculated pericardial effusions are limited and they often reaccumulate following surgical management. Here we report a case of oesophageal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided pericardiocentesis for a loculated posterior malignant pericardial effusion causing haemodynamic compromise.

Source: Lung Cancer - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Alfred So, John Conibear, Adam Januszweski, Charlotte Manisty, William Ricketts, David Waller, Patrick Wilson, Kelvin Lau Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research