Chylous pericardial effusion after minimally invasive mitral valve repair.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We would like to report the first case of chylous pericardial effusion after thymus gland injury in a middle-aged patient who underwent minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, and outline the surgical approach to manage this condition.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Pericardial Effusion