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When a pericardial window is done for chronic pericarditis, where does the continued fluid/blood drain? how is it re absorbed?
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Into the chest: If done correctly, the pericardial window will open the enclosed pericardial sac and allow it to drain into the left or right plural space. Usually left. The layer of cells in the plural space in the lung has absorptive capabilities to absorb water and extra fluid..
Answered 2/7/2017
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