A minimally invasive approach to chylopericardium after coronary artery surgery.

Sharpe, D A; Pullen, M D; McGoldrick, J P · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

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.

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