Video-assisted thoracic surgery for delayed pericardial effusion post-CABG.

Hurley, J P; Subarreddy, K; McCarthy, J; Wood, A E · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Delayed-onset pericardial effusion following coronary artery bypass grafts can give rise to significant morbidity in its presentation and in its management by traditional surgical techniques. A video-assisted thoracoscopic technique to create a pericardial window, with the advantage of a minimally invasive approach combined with excellent visualization in such a patient is described.

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