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====Surgery====
====Surgery====
The most common surgical treatment is '''subtotal pericardectomy'''.
The most common surgical treatment is '''pericardectomy'''. This can be approached from an intercostal thoracotomy or midline sternotomy, or can be done with thoracoscopy. Although total pericardiectomy is possible, usually subtotal pericardiectomy is performed.
===Prognosis===
===Prognosis===