Management of idiopathic chylopericardium in Pregnant Patient

Idiopathic chylopericardium in pregnancy is extremely rare and poses difficulties in both decision-making and timing of surgery. A young lady who was 24-weeks pregnant presented with chylopericardium and increasing shortness of breath. Repeated nonsurgical interventions failed to resolve her pathology. She underwent thoracoscopic pericardial window formation and thoracic duct ligation, and made a satisfactory recovery.

Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - October 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rafiq, M. U., Ali, J., Saad, H., Wilson, S., Van Tornout, F. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research