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Review
. 2010 Sep;25(5):522-4.
doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01047.x.

Chylopericardium presenting with tamponade and cardiogenic shock

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Chylopericardium presenting with tamponade and cardiogenic shock

Dimitri Novitzky et al. J Card Surg. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

We are presenting a rare case of cardiogenic shock caused by chylopericardium. After the initial pericardial drainage and failed conservative treatment, thoracic duct ligation was performed with good long-term outcome. Literature on the subject is reviewed.

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