CLINICAL CASE OF CHYLOPERICARDIUM IN A PATIENT AFTER VATS LOBECTOMY

Abstract

Chylopericardium is a rare medical condition when in the pericardial cavity chylous fluid is found. It contains high concentrations of triglycerids, with development of progressive cardiac insufficiency. In the present article we report about a clinical case of chylopericardium development in a patient, 66, following thoracic intervention. We observed clinical manifestation, etiology, diagnostics and treatment.

Keywords

• chylopericardium
• conservative treatment
• surgical treatment