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Eur Respir J 1995; 8: 1235-1236
Copyright © ERS Journals Ltd 1995

Case Studies

Chylothorax and chylous ascites due to heart failure

V Villena, A de Pablo, and P Martin-Escribano

Chylous ascites and chylothorax have rarely been reported as a consequence of severe right heart failure. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of both disorders occurring as a result of ischaemic cardiomyopathy. The autopsy findings and possible mechanisms of production are discussed.


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