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Delayed diagnosis of right ventricle perforation after blind needle pericardiocentesis
A case of right ventricle perforation in a 63-year old man after blind needle pericardiocentesis for pericardial effusion is presented, focusing on the delayed diagnosis of this serious complication. During surgical repair, the pigtail catheter was found to enter the right ventricle with its tip resting within the pulmonary artery