Persistent medical management of chylopericardium following orthotopic heart transplant

We describe a case of chylopericardium post orthotopic heart transplant, having had previous cardiac surgeries. This was managed conservatively for a prolonged period after which the patient recovered. We emphasise the fact that medical management works although the recovery time may be prolonged.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: E Jackson, A Khan, N Yonan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2010-08-01
Series:Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Online Access:http://jscr.co.uk/2010/08/cardiothoracic-surgery/persistent-medical-management-of-chylopericardium-following-orthotopic-heart-transplant/