Thoracoscopic Window Pericardiectomy For Pyopericardium In An Infant
Abstract
Purpose: To report the feasibility and effectiveness of thoracoscopic window pericardiectomy for pyopericardium in children. Material and methods: Nine month old male infant presented with abscess neck and continued  to be sick and further evaluation made the diagnosis of pyopericardium and underwent thoracoscopic window pericardiectomy. Result: Thoracoscopic  window pericardiectomy was found to be effective and follow up was done for a period of six years. Conclusion: In a very sick infant, the concern is whether the baby will withstand a  major operative procedure or not. Thoracoscopy  has got a definite role in such situations. Keywords: Pyopericardium, thoracoscopic  window pericardiectomy.References
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7. Santos GH, Frater RWM. The subxiphoid approach in the treatment of Pericardial effusion Ann Thorac Surg 1977, 45 65-69.
