title: Massive chylopericardium and chylothorax following cardiothoracic surgery.
abstract: Chylopericardium is a rare complication of cardiothoracic surgery, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The presentation may be insidious in isolated chylopericardium. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential. Simultaneous chylopericardium and chylothorax postcardiac surgery has been very infrequently reported. A case of a young patient is, hereby reported, who developed simultaneous massive chylopericardium and chylothorax, after aortic valve replacement and atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, leading to significant hemodynamic compromise and prolonged hospitalization. Surgical exploration led to the correct diagnosis and a favorable outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. pakdoc786@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Waqas
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Mudassar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mehmood
authors.forename: Khalid
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rasheed
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications