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Inflammation of the connective tissue round the vagina.  

Inflammation of cartilage, especially in the outer ear. Inflammation of cartilage and surrounding soft tissues, usually due to chronic infection. A common site is the external ear. Inflammation of cartilage and the tissue surrounding it, usually as a result of chronic infection.  

A surgical operation to open the pericardium.  

A surgical operation to open the pericardium through the thoracic wall to drain off fluid. An operation in which the membranous sac around the heart is opened and the fluid within drained via a tube. It is sometimes used in the treatment of septic pericarditis. Formation of an opening into the pericardium for drainage.  

A surgical operation to repair a wound in the pericardium. The repair of wounds in the membrane surrounding the heart (pericardium), such as those due to injury or surgery.  

The rubbing together of the two parts of the pericardium in pericarditis.  

An excess of fluid which forms in the pericardial sac. Accumulation of fluid between the two layers of pericardium; may be due to inflammation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), tumor, or trauma (e.g., knife or gunshot wound); under certain circumstances, pressure from the fluid prevents adequate filling of the heart, resulting in life-threatening cardiac tamponade. Fluid in…

The surgical removal of the pericardium. Surgical removal of the membranous sac surrounding the heart (pericardium). It is used in the treatment of chronic constrictive pericarditis and chronic pericardial effusion.  

Inflammation of tissues around a joint capsule, including tendons and bursae. Chronic periarthritis, which may be spontaneous or follow injury, is a common cause of pain and stiffness of the shoulder; it usually responds to local steroid injections or physiotherapy. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding a joint.  

Inflammation of the outer coat of an artery and the tissue round it.