title: Laparoscopic pericardial window.
abstract: The patient with a malignant pericardial effusion can be extremely difficult to treat and provide optimal palliation. The performance of transabdominal laparoscopic pericardial window may prove to be a significant advance in the management of these individuals. No previously reported description of this procedure has been found in the world literature as far back as 1966. A presentation of the case, description of the surgical procedure, and discussion of the therapeutic implications are provided.
authors.affiliation: Oneonta Surgical Associates, NY.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Sastic
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Stalter
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Goddard
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000601:surgery; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques / Q000379:methods*