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1: Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1992 Jul;175(1):69-71.Links

Creation of a pericardial window using thoracoscopic techniques.

Ozuner G, Davidson PG, Isenberg JS, McGinn JT Jr.

Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, New York 10301.

The aforementioned minimally invasive technique allows the surgeon to create a large pericardial window with minimal morbidity. Adequate long term drainage is provided and sufficient specimen for pathologic examination is obtained.

PMID: 1621203 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]