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  • Title: Thoracoscopic creation of a pericardial window for recurrent pericardial effusion after heart transplantation.
    Author: Brandt M, Brückner M, Hirt SW, Cremer J, Schröder D, Haverich A.
    Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 1996; 10(3):220-2. PubMed ID: 8664025.
    Abstract:
    A 56-year-old man underwent orthotopic heart transplantation (Htx) for dilative cardiomyopathy. The postoperative course was uneventful despite the appearance of pericardial effusions during the first 6 months, which required repeated drainage therapy. Six months postoperatively a pericardial window was created using a thoracoscopic approach via the right pleural cavity. The course after this intervention was uncomplicated and there was no recurrence of the pericardial effusion during 18 months of follow-up.
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