Chylous pericarditid in infant

Thoracoscopic pericardial window creation for chylous pericarditis in infant.

15 days old baby admitted on NICU for tachypnea. Rt hydrothorax was identified and pleural drainage was inserted. 3 weeks later thoracoscopic lymphatic duct ligation performed due to lack of conservative management. 1 month later he was admitted due to pericardial effusion and pericardial drainage was inserted. But 2 weeks later thoracoscopic pericradial window creation procedure was done because pericardial effusion continuously drained though pericardial tube. Uneventful recovery and there was no any complications during 1 year long-term follow-up.

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