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Ultrasonic dissection: a useful adjunct to operation for calcified constrictive pericarditis
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 1995
Summary
An ultrasonic surgical dissector effectively removed calcified pericardium in two patients. This innovative approach facilitated safe and complete pericardial decortication, offering a promising surgical option.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Calcified pericardium can impede cardiac function.
- Pericardial decortication is a procedure to remove the pericardium.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an ultrasonic surgical dissector for pericardial decortication.
- To assess the safety and completeness of calcified pericardium removal using this device.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an ultrasonic surgical dissector.
- Performed pericardial decortication in two patients with calcified pericardium.
Main Results:
- The ultrasonic surgical dissector enabled safe and complete removal of calcified pericardium.
- The procedure was successfully completed in both cases.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonic surgical dissection is a viable method for treating calcified pericardium.
- This technique offers a safe and effective solution for pericardial decortication.