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[Pericardial puncture under linear array real time ultrasound guidance].
Zhonghua Fang She Xue Za Zhi Chinese Journal of Radiology
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Ultrasound-guided pericardial puncture offers a safer and more accurate alternative to conventional methods. This technique, utilizing common ultrasound equipment, achieved total success in 14 cases without complications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Interventional Cardiology
- Echocardiography
Context:
- Pericardial effusion diagnosis and management
- Limitations of conventional pericardiocentesis
- Need for improved procedural safety and accuracy
Purpose:
- To report the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided pericardial puncture
- To describe the technique and instrumentation for ultrasound-guided pericardial puncture
- To compare ultrasound-guided pericardial puncture with conventional methods
Summary:
- Successfully performed 14 cases of pericardial puncture using ultrasound guidance.
- Achieved total success with no complications in all reported cases.
- Detailed the procedure, including puncture site localization and technique, using a linear array transducer and a self-made end-entering guide.
Impact:
- Demonstrates ultrasound guidance as a superior method for pericardial puncture.
- Highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of the described instrumentation.
- Establishes a safer and more accurate approach for pericardial interventions, potentially reducing procedure-related risks.