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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 93, 715-718, Copyright © 1987 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Catheter drainage of symptomatic postoperative mediastinal effusion guided by computed tomography. A nonoperative approach

JA Rousou, R Kirkwood, RM Engelman and RH Breyer

Postoperative mediastinal effusion after cardiac operations is a common phenomenon and has a potential for serious complications, such as tamponade necessitating urgent drainage. Computed tomography of the chest provides excellent postoperative visualization of the mediastinum. Catheter insertion or paracentesis guided by computed tomography has been used to accomplish nonoperative drainage of symptomatic postoperative mediastinal effusion in six cases. This technique offers simplicity, safety, and cost effectiveness.




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