Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery can be treated successfully by oral dietary manipulation: a case report.
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.
Soon
Sing Yang
SY
South Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. singyangsoon@yahoo.com
Hosmane
Sharath
S
Waterworth
Paul
P
D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000178:diet therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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