title: [Transdiaphragmatic pericardial fenestration: laparoscopic modification of the procedure].
abstract: We present a modification of the laparoscopic pericardial fenestration, an already accepted method for the treatment of the pericardial effusion caused by intrathoracic malignancies. We used this new technique in 5 patients. Laparoscopy was performed with three ports standard technique and dissection with Ultrascision was used for the fenestration of the pericardium. The mean operation time was 26 minutes (8-49). No complications developed. The average length of hospital stay was 2.8 days (2-5).
authors.affiliation: Pécsi Tudományegyetem Altalános Orvosi Kar Sebészeti Klinika, 7624 Pécs, Ifjúság u. 13. pataki@iseb.pote.hu
authors.forename: Nándor
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pataki
authors.forename: Ors Péter
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Horváth
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome