Safety and Efficacy of Awake Uniportal Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Modified Pericardial Window in Recurrent Pericardial Effusion at Mid Term Result

Safety and Efficacy of Awake Uniportal Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Modified Pericardial Window in Recurrent Pericardial Effusion at Mid Term Result

this study compare two surgical techniues at the same time two methods of anathesia with assisstance of thoracoscope for cases of repeated collection of fluid in pericardial sac and observation the result of the two techniques on the operated patients from 3 to 6 months

this study compare two thoracoscopic techniues awake modified pericardial window and pericardial window under general anasethia for cases of repeated collection of fluid in pericardial sac and observation the result of the two techniques on the operated patients from 3 to 6 months

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who presented with recurrent massive pericardial effusion based on clinical, radiological evidence by Echo and C.T. chest

Exclusion Criteria:

• hemodynamically unstable patients