Why the study?
Is CT-guided tube pericardiostomy safe, effective, and cost-competitive compared to surgical drainage or ultrasound-guided pericardiostomy in patients with symptomatic postsurgical pericardial effusion?
Population
36 patients with symptomatic postsurgical pericardial effusion
Comparison
CT-guided percutaneous placement of an… vs Intraoperative pericardial window procedures and…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports CT-guided pericardiostomy feasibility in postsurgical effusions; leaves open randomized comparisons to ultrasound or surgical drainage.
Is CT-guided tube pericardiostomy safe, effective, and cost-competitive compared to surgical drainage or ultrasound-guided pericardiostomy in patients with symptomatic postsurgical pericardial effusion?
CT-guided tube pericardiostomy is a safe, effective, and cost-saving alternative to surgical drainage for managing symptomatic postsurgical pericardial effusion.
Palmer et al. (2009) studied this question.
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