Spontaneous Gastropericardial Fistula
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To the Editor:
Perforation from the digestive tract into the pericardium is a rare occurrence in emergency departments. Its diagnosis is therefore usually delayed, with resulting unfavorable consequences for the patient.1Furthermore, there is no general agreement as to the management of this condition. We report a case of "spontaneous" gastropericardial fistula and discuss how to ensure the best chances for survival in such patients.
A 73-year-old woman presented with hypotension and fever occurring 12 hours
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