case_images: PMC7284951_01
case_images: (a) Fluoroscopically showing the pericardiotomy balloon by the pericardium. (b) After balloon inflation, the balloon waist disappeared.
case_images: CRIC2020-8121763.001.jpg
case_images: PMC7284951_01_CRIC2020-8121763.001.jpg
case_images: fig1
case_images: Under fluoroguidance, a 2.0*20 mm Z MED balloon, Medtronic manufacture, was placed at the pericardial edge; the balloon was inflated twice until the balloon waist disappeared (Figure 1), and a drain was left in place for 24 hours after the procedure.