Shi Sum Poon, Caterina Alberti, Marco Nardini, Marcello Migliore
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Abstract
Mediastinal malignant pleural mesothelioma with signs of tamponade is rare. Indication for reoperation for recurrent malignant pleural mesothelioma is a controversial but viable option in selected patients. We report a case of a 68-year-old man presenting with epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma who underwent a total of three debulking surgeries (pleurectomy/decortication) combined with hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy. Five years after the first procedure, a third urgent operation was performed for recurrence of a large mediastinal mesothelioma causing acute symptoms of pericardial constriction and tamponade. The patient was alive for eight years since the first treatment and 36 months after the second reoperation.
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Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS) publishes scientific contributions in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, covering all aspects of surgery of the heart, vessels and the chest. The journal publishes a range of article types including: Best Evidence Topics; Brief Communications; Case Reports; Original Articles; State-of-the-Art; Work in Progress Report.