[Pericardial-peritoneal shunt].
A new shunt procedure is reported for persistent pericardial effusions. Abdominal approach to pericardial sac via transphrenic window is described. The technique proved to be useful in cases when the standard pericardiopleural procedure was not the proper solution. A decision-making algorithm is suggested when one faces different types of pericardial tamponade.
Molnár
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Mellkassebészeti Osztály, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
Kumarasingham
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000628:therapy*; D003657:Decision Making; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000628:therapy*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery*; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt
Pericardio-peritonealis shunt.