Delayed chylopericardium after radical surgery for esophageal cancer: a case report

• DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1163618
• Publication Date: 2023-07-13T00:27:51Z
• Authors: Pengjie Yang; Rui Han; Benben Zhu; Yu Wu; Bater Han
• Keywords: Pericardiocentesis; Etiology; Radical surgery

Background Postoperative chylpericardium is a rare clinical disease that often manifests as chest tightness, shortness of breathdyspnea, and other symptoms pericardial tamponade. The etiological spectrum chylopericardium complex, but the mainly idiopathic. Chylopericardium caused by thoracic surgery rarely reported, both at home abroad. Case summary We report case 65-year-old male patient who developed after thoracoabdominal combined incision partial esophagogastric anastomosis plus lymph node dissection for 1 month. After pericardiocentesis drainage, low-fat enteral nutrition, parenteral was cured. Based on this case, article reviews literature diagnosis treatment surgery. Conclusion In conclusion, (excluding cardiac surgery) can cause delayed chylopericardium. This condition reported in China, only few cases have been Thus, likely to be missed or misdiagnosed. Early are important reduce discomfort much possible.