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ICC 2024 | How to Do a Quick, Safe Posterior Pericardiotomy in Every Case
At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, renowned surgical experts gathered to discuss the latest developments and techniques in coronary surgery. Watch for more ICC 2024 videos in the coming weeks.
At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, Dr. Christopher Lau delivered a presentation on “How to Do a Quick, Safe Posterior Pericardiotomy in Every Case.” He discussed the details of a posterior pericardiotomy, the hardest part of performing a posterior pericardiotomy, and provided an example of a pericardiotomy (on bypass, beating heart). Dr. Lau also examined the factors to consider—on-pump vs off-pump, timing, opened left pleura vs closed left pleura, drain placement; and provided his final thoughts on pericardiotomy.
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