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. 1992 Sep;54(3):584-5.
doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90468-j.

Pericardioplasty

C A Schmidt  1 , M N Wood, E E Vyhmeister
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Pericardioplasty

C A Schmidt et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Sep.

Abstract

When so desired, a simple technique can be performed to close the pericardium after a cardiac operation. The only requirement is to think about it during the opening of the pericardium and make the appropriate cuts.

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