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    Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2010 Jan;3(1):58-64. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.64368.

    Pleural effusions in children undergoing cardiac surgery.

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    Cardiothoracic Center and Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

    Abstract

    Persistent pleural effusions are a source of significant morbidity and mortality following surgery in congenital heart disease. In this review, we discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of this common complication.

    KEYWORDS:

    Chylothorax, open heart surgery, pleural effusion

    PMID:
    20814477
    [PubMed]
    PMCID:
    PMC2921519
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