Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Aug 2009)

Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery can be treated successfully by oral dietary manipulation: a case report

  • Hosmane Sharath,
  • Soon Sing,
  • Waterworth Paul

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-4-44
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
p. 44

Abstract

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Abstract We report a case of chylopericardium after ascending aorta and aortic valve replacement, which presented as late tamponade. We discuss the various treatment options in this rare condition which can result in serious morbidity or death.