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Title: Video-assisted thoracoscopic pericardiectomy for severe pericardial effusions. Author: So T, Nakanishi R, Kohno H, Oe M, Yasumoto K. Journal: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino); 1999 Apr; 40(2):311-2. PubMed ID: 10350124. Abstract: Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has proven to be extremely useful in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple thoracic problems. We used the VATS technique to successfully treat refractory pericardial effusions associated with pericarditis by performing pericardiectomy.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]