Why the study?
Does surgical drainage of the pericardium safely and effectively control pericardial effusion in cancer patients?
Population
Cancer patients with pericardial effusion
Comparison
Surgical drainage of the pericardium vs Nonsurgical treatment
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports surgical drainage for malignant pericardial effusion; leaves open need for prospective validation in cancer.
Does surgical drainage of the pericardium safely and effectively control pericardial effusion in cancer patients?
Surgical drainage via pericardial window is a highly effective and safe approach for managing malignant pericardial effusions.
Gregory et al. (1985) studied this question.
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