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Pericardiectomy using an ultrasonic dissector

M Ninan¹, T Treasure

¹Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. George's Hospital and Medical School, London, United Kingdom.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

|July 1, 1994

Summary

This case report details using an ultrasonic dissector for pericardiectomy in a patient with calcified constrictive pericarditis. This innovative technique offers a potential new approach for this challenging cardiac condition.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Constrictive pericarditis is a serious condition caused by pericardial thickening and calcification.
Surgical pericardiectomy is the primary treatment for severe constrictive pericarditis.
Standard pericardiectomy techniques may be challenging in cases with extensive calcification.