Why the study?
Is percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy safe and feasible for managing severe recurrent life-threatening pericardial effusion?
Is percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy safe and feasible for managing severe recurrent life-threatening pericardial effusion?
Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy is a safe and highly successful technique for managing severe recurrent life-threatening pericardial effusions, particularly in patients with malignancy.
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PBP supports consideration for recurrent effusions in select patients; leaves open need for prospective trials versus surgery.
Bhardwaj et al. (2015) studied this question.
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