Publications by authors named "Jaeoh Lee"
Article Synopsis
- Malignant pericardial effusion (MPE) in cancer patients has a poor prognosis, and this study compares the effectiveness of two drainage methods: pericardiocentesis and pericardial window formation.
- The study analyzed 765 cancer patients who underwent pericardial drainage from 2003 to 2022, finding no significant difference in overall mortality between the two methods, but noted a lower recurrence rate of MPE with pericardial window formation (6.3% vs. 18.0%).
- Ultimately, the findings suggest that while both methods have similar mortality outcomes, pericardial window formation is more effective in reducing MPE recurrence, especially in recent years.
