title: Pericardio peritoneal window: laparoscopic approach.
abstract: Transdiaphragmatic approach to the pericarium through the use of the laparoscope is a safe and rapid way to obtain biopsy of the pericardium and create a window. No drainage tubes are needed: pericardial fluid is absorbed by the peritoneum; there is no need for double lumen tubes for one lung ventilation; and the laparoscopy incisions are small and almost painless.
authors: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708-2197, USA.
authors: M I
authors: MI
authors: Rodriguez
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Ash
authors: R W
authors: RW
authors: Foley
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Liston
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques