Chylopericardial tamponade complicating oesophago-gastrectomy

Abstract

Although unusual, chyle leak following oesophagectomy is a recognised complication affecting 2-4% of patients. We describe the hitherto unreported sequelae of a chyle leak causing cardiovascular compromise secondary to pericardial tamponade 13 days after Ivor-Lewis oesophago-gastrectomy. © 2009 Published by European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.