Abstract |
Postoperative chylothorax represents one of the early and most serious complications after cardiothoracic operations. When conservative measures are not effective, an operation is mandatory. We describe a case of persistent chylothorax after a "one-and-a-half ventricle" repair in an infant with complex congenital heart disease, which was successfully treated with a transabdominal ligation of the cisterna chyli. At the 1-year follow-up, she is in excellent clinical condition, without recurrence of pleural effusion or the requirement for nutritional support. Ligation of cisterna chyli may represent a safe and effective ultimate treatment in children with persistent chylothorax.
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Authors | Anna Zanin, Massimo A Padalino, Alessia Cerutti, Vladimiro L Vida, Ornella Milanesi, Giovanni Stellin, Romeo Bardini |
Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery
(Ann Thorac Surg)
Vol. 90
Issue 5
Pg. 1732-4
(Nov 2010)
ISSN: 1552-6259 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 20971313
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2010 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Chronic Disease
- Chylothorax
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Ligation
- Thoracic Duct
(surgery)
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