Delorme Pericardial Puncture

Pericardial puncture is a surgical treatment for pericarditis that is used to remove fluid from the pericardium, the protective layer of the heart. This method was proposed by the French surgeon Hippolyte Delorme in 1898, and since then it has been widely used in medicine.

Pericardial puncture can reduce symptoms associated with pericarditis and also prevent further damage to the lining of the heart. This is a vital treatment because pericarditis can lead to serious complications such as heart failure and even cardiac arrest.

The pericardial puncture process is usually performed under general anesthesia, and the doctor