scholarly journals The Effect of Posterior Pericardiotomy on Postoperative Pericardial Effusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Mohamed Amr ◽  
Marwan Elkassas
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Artery Bypass

Late Cardiac Tamponade by Chylous Pericardial Effusion after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Albåge ◽  
Gösta Eggertsen ◽  
Paolo Parini
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass ◽  
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Pericardial Fenestration

Chylopericardium is an uncommon but serious complication after open heart surgery that often necessitates surgical treatment. We describe a case of continuous and severely symptomatic chylous pericardial effusion after coronary artery bypass grafting in which the diagnosis was established by lipid electrophoresis. Initial conservative management failed, and ligation of the thoracic duct and pericardial fenestration were finally required for a successful outcome.

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