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Ann Thorac Surg 1983;35:467-468
© 1983 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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The Use of a Seldinger Wire Technique for Pericardiocentesis Following Cardiac Surgery

James R. Stewart, M.D., Vincent L. Gott, M.D.*

From the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD

Accepted for publication March 25, 1982.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Gott, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205

A safe technique of pericardial aspiration is described for patients who have undergone a cardiac operation. A 6.875 cm thin-walled 18 gauge needle, flexible guidewire, and fenestrated central venous catheter are employed.






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