A Rare Case of Chylothorax after Heart Transplantation

Chylothorax is an exceedingly rare but serious complication of orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for a good outcome. Management is similar to that of nontransplant patients, but special attention must be given to patients’ nutritional a...

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Main Authors: Amit Alam, Linle Hou, Dreamy James, Kanika Mody, Deepa Iyer, Aziz Ghaly, Jesus Almendral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2049704