A Prospective Trial of Subxiphoid Pericardiotomy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Large Pericardial Effusion A Follow-Up Report

Abstract

These data show that the cause of most large pericardial effusions can be determined by a thorough evaluation accompanied by subxiphoid pericardiotomy. In addition, subxiphoid pericardial biopsy and window creation is safe and effective in the treatment of these effusions.