Chylopericardium as a complication of cardiac surgery: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Chylopericardium as a complication of cardiac surgery: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Chylopericardium refers to existing communication between the pericardial sac and the thoracic duct carrying the chyle. The objective of our report was to highlight the specificity of diagnosis and treatment of this rare but tedious condition through the analysis of two case reports. Male patient, a...

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Main Authors: Velinović Miloš, Vraneš Mile, Kočica Mladen, Đukić Petar, Mikić Aleksandar, Vukomanović Vladislav, Kačar Saša, Putnik Svetozar, Divac Ivan, Marković Dejan, Seferović Petar M., Ristić Arsen D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2007-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
Subjects:
chylopericardium
long-chain fatty acids
lymphography
pericarditis
pericardial effusion
pericardiectomy
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2007/0370-81790702088V.pdf

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