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Pericardiectomy using an oscillating saw.

Authors :
Casha A
Chandrasekaran V
Source :
The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 2000 Feb; Vol. 69 (2), pp. 613-4.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

We describe the use of a microoscillating saw on the heart to remove calcific pericardium. This microoscillating saw proved indispensable to achieve a safe pericardiectomy in a 55-year-old woman with thick, severe idiopathic calcific constrictive pericarditis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-4975
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10735710
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01350-8