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Pericardial Effusion as an Unusual Complication of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Pericarditis is a well-recognized complication of cardiac surgery and myocardial injury; however, it is rarely reported following non-cardiac procedures. The mechanisms underlying postoperative pericardial inflammation in such cases remain poorly defined. This case report is about a patient who developed a pericardial effusion two weeks after repair of a ventral hernia in the midline with a laparoscopic technique. No evidence of infection, malignancy, autoimmune disease, or myocardial injury was found. This case report discusses the possible etiologies, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and treatment of pericardial effusion after non-cardiac surgery.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.105093

Authors: Matthew J Scearbo, Yazan Abuawad, Sydney Elness, Alejandro Biglione

Institution: Nova Southeastern University

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7135099666