Creation of a pericardial window using thoracoscopic techniques.
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.
Ozuner
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Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, New York 10301.
Davidson
P G
PG
Isenberg
J S
JS
McGinn
J T
JT
D006801:Humans; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques