Abstract:Introduction
There are several approaches for pericardiocentesis. However, there is no
definite suggestion about puncture location after cardiac surgery. The
purpose of this study is to examine whether there is any difference
regarding puncture location during pericardiocentesis in postoperative
cardiac tamponade comparing to nonsurgical cardiac tamponade.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed patients who had undergone pericardiocentesis
from August 2011 to December 2019… Show more
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