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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Cardiothoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures

Context:

  • Pericardial effusion management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Various surgical techniques exist for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Videothoracoscopy offers a minimally invasive option.

Purpose:

  • To report the experience with videothoracoscopic pericardial window (PW) for chronic pericardial effusion.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this technique.

Summary:

  • 56 patients with moderate to severe chronic pericardial effusion underwent videothoracoscopic PW.
  • Mean operative time was 37.6 minutes.
  • Malignant processes (e.g., lung, breast cancer) were diagnosed in 23% of cases, with 0% intra-operative mortality.

Impact:

  • Videothoracoscopic PW is an effective and safe method for diagnosing and treating chronic pericardial effusion.
  • This technique allows for simultaneous drainage and biopsy of pleuro-pulmonary or mediastinal structures.
  • It provides a minimally invasive approach with good diagnostic yield and safety.