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Could proforol cause pericarditis? i had endoscopy w/ dilation then the next think i know is i had pericarditis w/ pericardial effusion.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: Concerned about localized perforation of esophagus. Need to rule this out with esophagram

Answered 2/15/2016

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