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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1982; 30(5): 319-321
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1022416
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Postoperative Chylothorax Following Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta. Report of a Case with Unusual Clinical Manifestation

U. Bortolotti, G. Faggian, U. Livi, A. Milano, A. Mazzucco
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy
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1982

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of postoperative chylothorax, following repair of aortic coarctation, is reported. The chylous fluid entered the subcutaneous space at the left lateral thoracic wall, extending downwards to the left abdominal region and external genitalia.

The treatment of this complication is discussed and emphasis is given to its unusual clinical manifestation.

Key words

Postoperative chylothorax - Aortic coarctation

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