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[Ultrasonically guided pericardiocentesis].

S A Emamian1, S Karstrup, C P Nolsøe

  • 1Kirurgisk urologisk afdeling, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Herlev.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 3, 1992
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Ultrasonically guided pericardiocentesis is a safe and effective procedure for treating cardiac tamponade. This ultrasound-guided technique offers significant advantages over blind puncture, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Interventional Procedures

Background:

  • Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt fluid drainage.
  • Traditional pericardiocentesis carries risks and variable success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasonically guided pericardiocentesis.
  • To compare ultrasound guidance with blind puncture methods.

Main Methods:

  • 25 ultrasonically guided pericardiocentesis procedures were performed in 23 patients.
  • Procedures utilized either 5.7 French pig-tail catheters or 1.2 mm lumbar puncture needles.
  • Incipient cardiac tamponade was the primary indication in 22 patients.

Main Results:

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  • 86% success rate in patients with incipient cardiac tamponade.
  • Minor complications included catheter misplacement (right atrium), pyopericardium, and transient tachycardia.
  • No material was obtained in two cases.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonically guided pericardiocentesis is a superior alternative to blind puncture.
  • The procedure demonstrates high success and acceptable safety profile.
  • Experienced interventional ultrasound physicians should perform the procedure.