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Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:541-542
© 1993 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Pericardioperitoneal window

Nelson Ancalmo, MD*, John L. Ochsner, MD

Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Ochsner Clinic and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana USA

Accepted for publication November 12, 1992.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Ancalmo, Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge, 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

A technique to create a pericardial window is discussed. By creating a communication between the pericardial and peritoneal cavities, adequate drainage is obtained without the need for external draining systems. The technique is simple, easy to learn, and without serious complications.






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