Key result
Computer-assisted pericardial puncture using echographic data and passive guidance proves feasible in anesthetized animals.
Why the study?
Is computer-assisted pericardial puncture (CASPER) feasible in an animal model?
Is computer-assisted pericardial puncture (CASPER) feasible in an animal model?
Computer-assisted pericardial puncture using echographic guidance is feasible in an animal model, potentially improving the safety and accuracy of the procedure.
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CASPER feasible in animals; hypothesis-generating for safer pericardial access, requiring human trials before any clinical consideration.
Chavanon et al. (1997) studied Pericardial effusion. Computer assisted pericardial punctures (CASPER) was evaluated on Feasibility of the approach. Computer-assisted pericardial puncture (CASPER) using echographic data and a passive guiding system was demonstrated to be feasible in anesthetized animals.
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