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Case Reports
. 1992 Oct;2(5):263-6.
doi: 10.1089/lps.1992.2.263.

Laparoscopic pericardial window

J W Sastic  1 , K D Stalter, R L Goddard
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Case Reports

Laparoscopic pericardial window

J W Sastic et al. J Laparoendosc Surg. 1992 Oct.

Abstract

The patient with a malignant pericardial effusion can be extremely difficult to treat and provide optimal palliation. The performance of transabdominal laparoscopic pericardial window may prove to be a significant advance in the management of these individuals. No previously reported description of this procedure has been found in the world literature as far back as 1966. A presentation of the case, description of the surgical procedure, and discussion of the therapeutic implications are provided.

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