PMC3021341_01
Creation of pericardial window and performance of biopsy.
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F1
In the second case, the patient had a chylopericardium; therefore, a thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation was carried out prior to the creation of the pericardial window (Figures 1 and 2).
After creation of pericardial window, pericardioscopy was performed. The percutaneously placed catheter for drainage of pericardial tamponade is seen inside the pericardium.
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F2
In the second case, the patient had a chylopericardium; therefore, a thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation was carried out prior to the creation of the pericardial window (Figures 1 and 2).