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  • Title: The use of a Seldinger wire technique for pericardiocentesis following cardiac surgery.
    Author: Stewart JR, Gott VL.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 1983 Apr; 35(4):467-8. PubMed ID: 6838274.
    Abstract:
    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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