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Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy successfully managed recurrent pericardial effusion in an 81-year-old male, with no recurrence observed during 6 months of follow-up.
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Thoracoscopic pericardial fenestration is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective treatment for refractory recurrent pericardial effusion in elderly patients.
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Tanaka et al. (2004) conducted a case report in Recurrent pericardial effusion (n=1). Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy was evaluated on Recurrence of pericardial effusion. Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy successfully managed recurrent pericardial effusion in an 81-year-old male, with no recurrence observed during 6 months of follow-up.
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