Pediheart Podcast #198: What Is The Optimal Medical Management Of Post-Op Pericardial Effusion In Children?

Summary: This week we review a recent work from Utrecht University in The Netherlands on the topic of postoperative pericardial effusion following congenital heart surgery. Some use steroids, some NSAIDs and some colchicine. Are there any data supporting one agent versus the other? We speak with the first author of this work, Poznan University of Medical Sciences student, Nirmiti Somani about this practical and important issue in congenital heart surgery. DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02820-4