A Simple Modified Technique of Pleuropericardial Window: Towards 0% Recurrence
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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38(3): 405-406, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Recurrent pericardial effusion is commonly encountered in neoplastic and infective disorders. Intervention is compulsory in patients with unstable hemodynamics and tamponading effusion. Surgical options include pericardiocentesis, subxiphoid pericardiostomy, and pericardial window. The latter has proved to have lower incidence of recurrence; however, the technique has been continuously refined to improve the recurrence-free survival and decrease postoperative morbidity. We herein present a novel simple modification to minimize recurrence by anchoring the free edges of pericardial fenestration overlying the superior vena cava and right atrium to the chest wall. Follow-up showed no recurrence compared to 3.5% in the conventional procedure.
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English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Egypt
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculty of Medicine/EG
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