Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 74-75 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Thorax |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |