| Literature DB >> 7589411 |
V Villena1, A de Pablo, P Martín-Escribano.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7589411 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.95.08071235
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Respir J ISSN: 0903-1936 Impact factor: 16.671