A Rare Case of Chylothorax after Heart Transplantation

A Rare Case of Chylothorax after Heart Transplantation

Chylothorax is an exceedingly rare but serious complication of orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for a good outcome. Management is similar to that of nontransplant patients, but special attention must be given to patients’ nutritional a...

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Published in:Case reports in cardiology Vol. 2019; no. 2019; pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors: Almendral, Jesus, Iyer, Deepa, Mody, Kanika, James, Dreamy, Hou, Linle, Alam, Amit, Ghaly, Aziz
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 21-10-2019
Hindawi
Hindawi Limited
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case Report
Case reports
Clinics
Coronary vessels
Heart surgery
Infections
Injuries
Ostomy
Patients
Thoracic surgery
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Chylothorax is an exceedingly rare but serious complication of orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential for a good outcome. Management is similar to that of nontransplant patients, but special attention must be given to patients’ nutritional and immunological status. Relevant literature on this topic is limited. We describe our experience in the management of chylothorax after OHT and provide a summary of reported cases of this complication after isolated heart and combined heart/lung transplant.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Ertugrul Ercan
ISSN:2090-6404
2090-6412
DOI:10.1155/2019/2049704