Triangular posterior pericardiectomy and postoperative outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting
Dawid Imiełowski, Piotr Feusette, Andrzej Tukiendorf and Marek Cisowski | June 25, 2026
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This retrospective study evaluated triangular posterior pericardiectomy (TPP) during CABG using phenotypic outcome analysis. TPP was associated with reduced postoperative drainage volumes, lower inflammatory response, absence of pericardial effusion, and no atrial fibrillation during 12‑month follow‑up. These findings suggest that surgical strategies enhancing pericardial drainage may favorably influence postoperative fluid…
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Posterior Pericardiotomy: Historical Perspective, Current Techniques, and Clinical Outcomes
Edward Hauptmann, Erin Hoover, Raghav Chandra, Madhuri Nagaraj, Paige Deblieux, Jasmina Ehab, Suresh Keshavamurthy | March 26, 2026
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This narrative review examines posterior pericardiotomy as a simple intraoperative strategy to improve pericardial drainage after cardiac surgery. Evidence shows that posterior pericardiotomy reduces postoperative pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, and atrial fibrillation by facilitating fluid egress and limiting pericardial inflammation. Despite guideline support, the technique remains underutilized. Wider adoption may…
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