Left subcostal approach to the pericardium.
The subcostal approach, which we used in this series, gives a broader exposure to the pericardium than the straight subxiphoid exposure. It was described 40 years ago, and for some reason, is not being used widely.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques