Persistent medical management of chylopericardium following orthotopic heart transplant
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We describe a case of chylopericardium post orthotopic heart transplant, having had previous cardiac surgeries. This was managed conservatively for a prolonged period after which the patient recovered. We emphasise the fact that medical management works although the recovery time may be prolonged.
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دوره 2010 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2010