title: Chylothorax and chylopericardium following mitral and tricuspid valve repairs and radiofrequency maze procedure.
abstract: Surgical radiofrequency Maze procedure is a well-developed technology with an established safety profile. Clinical complications, albeit rare, have been described secondary to usage of unipolar radiofrequency devices. Bipolar radiofrequency devices have virtually eliminated the complications associated with unipolar devices, thereby combining safety with efficacy. We report a case of chylopericardial tamponade and chylothorax following radiofrequency Maze procedure using a bipolar device.
authors: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Harefield Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors: Manoraj
authors: M
authors: Navaratnarajah
authors: Shahzad G
authors: SG
authors: Raja
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012086:Reoperation; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000601:surgery; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery