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.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://jscr.co.uk/2010/08/cardiothoracic-surgery/persistent-medical-management-of-chylopericardium-following-orthotopic-heart-transplant/ |