title: Creation of a pericardial window using thoracoscopic techniques.
abstract: The aforementioned minimally invasive technique allows the surgeon to create a large pericardial window with minimal morbidity. Adequate long term drainage is provided and sufficient specimen for pathologic examination is obtained.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, New York 10301.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ozuner
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Isenberg
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McGinn
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques