Massive primary chylopericardium in an infant

Indian Heart J. 2002 May-Jun;54(3):295-6.

Abstract

We report a case of massive spontaneous primary chylopericardium in a 2-month-old infant who was successfully treated with thoracic duct ligation and creation of a posterior pericardial window.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chylothorax / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ligation
  • Male
  • Pericardial Effusion / surgery*
  • Pericardial Window Techniques
  • Pericardium / surgery
  • Thoracic Duct / surgery
  • Thoracotomy