Chylomediastinum Following Mitral Valve Replacement

Abstract

Chylomediastinum is a rare but potentially serious complication. There is as yet no definitive treatment. We present an exceptional case of chylomediastinum due to mitral valve replacement. The patient was successfully treated using a conservative approach with total parenteral nutrition, nothing by mouth, and mediastinal tube drainage.

Keywords

chest - heart valve surgery - pericardium - pleural disease (incl. drainage) - thymus (incl. thymoma) - thoracic duct

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