26 Oct, 2022
Pericardiectomy is basically a surgical procedure which is done to remove parts of the membrane or tissues that are present around the heart. Pericardium is basically a fibrous sac that protects by enclosing the heart and great vessels. The main function of pericardium is to keep the heart in a stable location and facilitate its movement; it also separates it from lungs and other parts. Further it helps and supports the physiological cardiac function. The other important function of the pericardium include:
Pericardiectomy is majorly required for constrictive pericarditis which is the condition in which the pericardium becomes calcified and stiff.
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Now due to the stiffness it affects the functioning of the heart. The stiffness obstructs the function of the heart as its stretch ability decreases; this further causes complications such as
Initially the anesthesiologist provides anesthesia so that the patient is asleep during the entire surgery. Then the cardiac surgeon makes an incision through the sternum or the best bone which is also known as median sternotomy. Therefore, it is an open heart surgery. Then the surgeon removed the pericardium from the heart very carefully.Then everything is sealed back with absolute precision.
In most cases pericardiectomy is an open heart surgery as it allows the surgeon to see the entire heart and remove the pericardium properly. By using minimally invasive techniques the doctor cannot remove the entire pericardium properly.
The recovery process usually varies from person to person and it generally takes six to eight weeks. Regular follow up is recommended by the doctor to see the progress of recovery and also observe if there is any side effect or complication after the surgery.
According to various studies it is seen that over 80% of people who have gone through a Pericardiectomy have a successful surgery. They are able to live longer( 5-10 years) and have a good quality of life.
The cost for pericardiectomy varies from hospital to hospital and other factors such as bed charges, ICU charges, cost of medication, consultation fee, surgery fee of the doctor etc. Still the average cost of Pericardiectomy surgery varies from 1,50,000-2,90,000 INR.
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