Pericardioplasty.
When so desired, a simple technique can be performed to close the pericardium after a cardiac operation. The only requirement is to think about it during the opening of the pericardium and make the appropriate cuts.
Schmidt
C A
CA
Cardiovascular Surgery Section, Upland Heart Center, California.
Wood
M N
MN
Vyhmeister
E E
EE
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*