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A method to facilitate subxiphoid pericardiotomy

B K Temeck¹, H I Pass

¹Thoracic Oncology Section, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

|April 1, 1994

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Subxiphoid pericardial window effectively treats pericardial effusion. A Cooper retractor, typically used for thymectomy, aided this procedure in a specific case, offering a useful option for select patients.

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Pericardial effusion is a condition requiring effective treatment.
The subxiphoid pericardial window is a standard surgical approach.

Observation:

This report details a case utilizing a Cooper retractor for a subxiphoid pericardial window procedure.
The Cooper retractor is generally designed for transcervical thymectomy.

Findings:

The Cooper retractor successfully facilitated the subxiphoid pericardial window operation.
This demonstrates the adaptability of surgical instruments beyond their primary indications.

Implications:

The Cooper retractor may be a valuable tool for surgeons performing subxiphoid pericardial windows in select cases.

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