Heart transplantation for chyloptysis after Fontan operation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Jun;59(6):1570-1. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00033-h.

Abstract

Chyloptysis is a rare clinical problem, fewer than 10 patients having been reported in the literature. We report a patient with intractable chyloptysis associated with a Fontan procedure, who was palliated by heart transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chylothorax / etiology
  • Chylothorax / surgery*
  • Female
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care
  • Pleural Diseases / etiology
  • Pleural Diseases / surgery*