Risk Factors and Long-Term Prognosis for Chylothorax After Total Cavopulmonary Connection in Children: A Retrospective Study From a Single Center

• Main Authors: Liting Bai (Author), Zhengyi Feng (Author), Ju Zhao (Author), Shengwen Guo (Author), Yuanyuan Tong (Author), Yu Jin (Author), Peiyao Zhang (Author), Peng Gao (Author), Yixuan Li (Author), Jinping Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Chylothorax is a severe complication after total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) in children. This study was performed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and short- and long-term prognosis for chylothorax.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the electronic records of patients who u...