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Muhammad Umar Rafiq1, Jason Ali2, Haisam Saad2
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK Drumar79@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
Idiopathic chylopericardium in pregnancy is extremely rare and poses difficulties in both decision-making and timing of surgery. A young lady who was 24-weeks pregnant presented with chylopericardium and increasing shortness of breath. Repeated nonsurgical interventions failed to resolve her pathology. She underwent thoracoscopic pericardial window formation and thoracic duct ligation, and made a satisfactory recovery.
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