Peter P. McKeown FRACS, Patricia A. Conant MS, David S. Hubbell FACS
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Abstract
Creation of a pericardial window using video assisted thoracoscopy (VAT) was successful in 7 of 8 adult patients. Advanced VAT techniques offer an alternative approach for surgical treatment of significant pericardial effusion. In appropriately selected patients, it provides an alternative to standard surgical techniques.