Catheter pericardiocentesis in the postoperative period.
Catheter pericardiocentesis was performed under fluoroscopy in 52 cases. Differentiated localized injection of contrast medium was of value for inserting the needle to a suitable site in the pericardial sac. The catheter tip could be positioned in different fluid filled compartments.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013396:Suction