Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871490 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The present study reports the case of a patient with massive postoperative pericardial effusion with tamponade, successfully managed by active clearance chest tube. Further studies will help define the role for this technology in routine cardiac surgery.
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Authors
Nicola MD, MS, Fanny BS, Yanick MD, Louis P. MD, PhD,