Chylopericardium as a complication of mitral valve replacement.
AUTOR(ES)
Bar-El, Y
RESUMO
A patient developed chylopericardium after mitral valve replacement. Although there was early relapse with cardiac tamponade it eventually resolved with conservative management consisting of tube drainage initially and a medium chain triglyceride diet for two months.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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