Influences of Posterior Pericardiotomy in Early and Late Postoperative Effusion of Pericardium.

Abstract

Background:Pericardial effusion resulting in cardiac tamponade is uncommon after open heart surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Methods: In a clinical randomized trial 80 patients that have undergone CABG, were divided in two groups, posterior pericardectomy group and control group. Both groups were evaluated after operation by TEE and clinical parameters for early and late postoperative pericardial effusion