Why the study?
Is computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis an effective and safe method for managing pericardial effusion?
Population
46 patients referred for CT-guided pericardiocentesis. Most common etiologies: post-surgical and…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports CTP feasibility and safety in select centers; leaves open prospective trials versus echocardiography.
Is computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis an effective and safe method for managing pericardial effusion?
CT-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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