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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996; 44(6): 311-312
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012044
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Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis Using a Percutaneous Heparin-Coated Cardiopulmonary Support System

A. Saito, H. Hirahara, H. Ohzeki, J. Hayashi, S. Eguchi
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Niigata University School of Medicine, Niigata, Japan
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1996

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

We report a case in which a percutaneous heparin-coated cardiopulmonary support system enabled a safe and effective pericardiectomy to be performed. It was employed when severe hypotension suddenly arose during the Operation to treat constrictive pericarditis.

Key words

Pericardiectomy - Constrictive pericarditis - Heparin coating - Percutaneous