An infusion port for recurrent massive pericardial effusion: a case report

Pericardiocentesis can be challenging in certain circumstances such as loculated or posteriorly located pericardial effusion. For patients with recurrent effusion, there is an incremental risk of serious complications with every pericardiocentesis. This case illustrates the feasibility of using an infusion port in recurrent pericardial effusion. After subcutaneous implantation of the infusion port, repeat pericardiocentesis and its related complications were avoided. Later pericardial decompression and intrapericardial administration of medications were simple and safe by accessing the port top.