Why the study?
Does computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis improve procedural success and safety in patients with pericardial effusion?
Population
46 patients referred for computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis between August 2008 and February…
Design
Cohort
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Supports CT-guided pericardiocentesis as a viable option in experienced centers; leaves open questions on comparative efficacy versus echocardiography.
Does computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis improve procedural success and safety in patients with pericardial effusion?
Computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis is an accurate, effective, and safe method for managing pericardial effusion, particularly in post-surgical and neoplastic cases.
Neves et al. (2016) studied this question.
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