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Pericardial biopsy and fenestration

INDERBITZI, R. ; FURRER, M. ; LEUPI, F.

In: European Heart Journal, 1993, vol. 14, no. 1, p. 135-137

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    Titre
    • Pericardial biopsy and fenestration
    Auteur
    • INDERBITZI, R.. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland
    • FURRER, M.. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland
    • LEUPI, F.. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • European Heart Journal, 1993, vol. 14, no. 1, p. 135-137. Oxford University Press
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:297167
    Summary
    Employing a video thoracoscopic pericardial fenestration constitutes a promising technique for the investigation and treatment of chronic pericardial effusions. It combines the benefit of low invasiveness with the advantages of open biopsy. The procedure simultaneously allows both an accurate diagnosis under visual control (inspection, aspiration, well targeted biopsy of pathological processes) and the performance of effective therapeutic intervention. Without imposing unacceptable stress, it also facilitates rapid symptom relief in patients with advanced malignant disease whose general condition is severely impaired