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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 60(7): 480-1, 2012 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21692018
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.