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Pericardioperitoneal window

N Ancalmo1, J L Ochsner

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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A novel pericardial window technique creates a communication between pericardial and peritoneal cavities for effective drainage. This method avoids external drains and has shown no serious complications, offering a simple surgical solution.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Pericardial effusion management often requires drainage systems.
  • Existing techniques may involve complications or external devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel technique for creating a pericardial window.
  • To establish a communication between pericardial and peritoneal cavities for drainage.

Main Methods:

  • A surgical technique creating a direct pathway between the pericardial and peritoneal spaces.
  • Utilizing the peritoneal cavity as a natural drainage system.

Main Results:

  • Achieved adequate drainage of the pericardial space.
  • Eliminated the need for external drainage systems.

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  • The technique was simple to learn and execute.

    • Conclusions:

    • This pericardial window technique offers effective drainage.
    • It is a safe and complication-free alternative to traditional methods.
    • The procedure is easily reproducible.