Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery can be treated successfully by oral dietary manipulation: a case report

doi:10.1186/1749-8090-4-44

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery can be treated successfully by oral dietary manipulation: a case report

Sing Yang Soon , Sharath Hosmane and Paul Waterworth

South Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009, 4:44doi:10.1186/1749-8090-4-44


Published:	18 August 2009

Abstract

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.