Why the study?
Is CT-guided pericardiocentesis safe and effective for the management of pericardial effusion?
Population
571 patients with pericardial effusion, predominantly in a postoperative setting
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports CT-guided pericardiocentesis when echocardiography is limited; extends Level 1 evidence to postoperative pericardial effusions.
Is CT-guided pericardiocentesis safe and effective for the management of pericardial effusion?
CT-guided pericardiocentesis is a highly successful and safe technique for managing pericardial effusion, particularly in postoperative settings or when echocardiography provides suboptimal image quality.
Vilela et al. (2018) studied this question.
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