IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-6-25581 Original Research Paper PERICARDECTOMY-FIRST OPTION FOR TREATMENT OF PERICARDITIS WITH CONSTICTION Venkata Vijay.K Dr. Dr. Prudhvee Dr. June 2020 9 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Objectives: • To study the profile of patient with Pericarditis referred to CT Surgery department of Gandhi Hospital. • To study the treatment options of Pericarditis. • To study the indications and timing of pericardectomy • To study the importance of pericardial biopsy and pericardectomy for the long–term management of Pericarditis. Materials and Methods: 33 patients who underwent pericardectomy were studied, who presented themselves in various stages of Pericarditis to the department of CT surgery Gandhi Hospital. Conclusion: Pericardectomy done early decreases the morbidity and mortality of patients and gives a chance for etiological diagnosis and specific treatment.