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Closed pericardial drainage for relief of pericardial tamponade |
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| Authors: | S Erdman L Levinsky E Deviri M J Levy |
| Abstract: | The method of continuous catheter drainage for pericardial tamponade as used in 108 patients is described. The efficacy of this procedure in relieving tamponade resulting from a variety of diseases is demonstrated. Blood clot in the pericardium probably constitutes a contraindication to catheter drainage. |
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