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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window in the Treatment of Pericardial Effusion: Report of Two Cases
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- 2020
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Abstract
- A 54-year-old man had a history of subxiphoid pericardial window due to suspected tuberculous effusions. Seventeen years later, following chronic heart failure and implantation of a pacemaker, he again developed pericardial and pleural effusion, requiring repeated percutaneous pericardiocentesis, pleurocentesis and chest tube drainage. A 5×5-cm section of pericardium was successfully resected with video-assisted thoracic pericardial window. No recurrence of pericardial effusion has since been encountered during 36 months follow-up. An 85-year-old woman had a history of percutaneous pericardiocentesis and pleurocentesis due to chronic pericarditis. The effusion of unknown origin was refractory to medication and additional pericardiocentesis and percutaneous pericardial and chest tube drainage. A 4×4-cm section of pericardium was also successfully resected. No recurrence of pericardial effusion has been seen during 8 months follow-up. Video-assisted thoracoscopic pericardial window is an effective procedure for treating intractable pericardial effusion.<br />identifier:Acta medica Nagasakiensia, 57(3), pp.105-107; 2013
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- Miyazaki, Takuro, Yamasaki, Naoya, Tsuchiya, Tomoshi, Matsumoto, Keitaro, Sengyoku, Hideyori, Watanabe, Hironosuke, Tomoshige, Koichi, Nagayasu, Takeshi
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- Electronic Resource
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- edsoai.on1375208616
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- Electronic Resource