A minimally invasive approach to chylopericardium after coronary artery surgery.
We report a case of chylopericardium and chylothorax after coronary artery bypass grafting, which presented as delayed cardiac tamponade. We describe the minimally invasive management of a condition that can be associated with a protracted surgical course.
Sharpe
D A
DA
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Yorkshire Heart Centre, The General Infirmary at Leeds, United Kingdom.
Pullen
M D
MD
McGoldrick
J P
JP
D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*