Miniinvasive treatment of pericardial effusions.

The aim of our study is to show the clinical potential of laparoscopic treatment of pericardial effusions. In spite of the small number of the patients we want to bring to attention the benefit of this mininvasive procedure. The laparoscopic fenestration is indicated when the pericardial effusion persists after unsuccessful medical treatment and when clinical and echocardiografic signs of tamponade develop (Ref 13). Full Text (Free, PDF) www.bmj.sk.