Laparoscopic pericardial window.
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.
Sastic
J W
JW
Oneonta Surgical Associates, NY.
Stalter
K D
KD
Goddard
R L
RL
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000601:surgery; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques / Q000379:methods*