| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8670635 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Occurrence of chylothorax following the Fontan operation can be a marker of poorer medium-term clinical outcomes. It is difficult to predict occurrence of chylothorax owing to its multifactorial nature and involvement of lymphatic compensatory capacity that is unmasked only after the Fontan operation.
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Authors
Mauro MD, Osman O. MD, MSc, FRCSC, Arezou MD, Yasuhiro MD, PhD, V. MD, MS, FRCPC, Jennifer L. MD, FRCPC, Christopher A. MD, Glen. S. MD, Osami MD, PhD,