Chylopericardium following Atrial Septal Defect Repair: Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20041118Abstract
Chylopericardium after intrapericardial cardiac operations is extremely rare. We present an unusual case of postoperative chylopericardium with cardiac tamponade following atrial septal defect repair, and we comment on the clinical course and treatment.References
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