| Computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis: utility in the management of malignant pericardial effusion. | |
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PMID: 20223409 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Transthoracic echocardiography is an established means of diagnosing a pericardial effusion and has become the reference guidance modality for drainage of symptomatic collections. However, echocardiographic drainage is not feasible in all patients for a variety of technical and patient-related factors. Computed tomography (CT)-directed pericardiocentesis using a standard Seldinger technique is an alternative means of draining pericardial effusions and overcomes many of the limitations associated with echocardiography. We present a case in which a CT-guided approach was used to successfully drain a malignant pericardial effusion in the emergent setting. Clinicians should be aware of the potential role of CT in this setting. |
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Authors:
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Edward T D Hoey; Kshitij Mankad |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 28 ISSN: 1532-8171 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-12 Completed Date: 2010-05-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 388.e1-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Academy of Radiology, Leeds General Infirmary Hospital, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. edwardhoey1@gmail.com |
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Angiography Diagnosis, Differential Echocardiography Electrocardiography Female Humans Middle Aged Pericardiocentesis / methods* Pleural Effusion, Malignant / radiography, surgery* Radiography, Interventional* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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