Excision of a recurrent pericardial cyst using video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Horita, K; Sakao, Y; Itoh, T · Chest · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A recurrent pericardial cyst manifested as an enlarging cardiophrenic cyst and was reexcised with the aid of video-assisted thoracic surgery. Video-assisted thoracic surgical excision can be a safe and effective approach, but complete excision should be performed to avoid recurrence.

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