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Risk factors and early outcomes associated with prolonged pleural effusion/chylothorax after paediatric cardiac surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
October 2024
Cardiology and Intensive Care Departments, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the Heart Institute, Bristol, UK.
Article Synopsis
- Prolonged pleural effusion/chylothorax (PPE/C) is a complication in pediatric cardiac surgery that has not been thoroughly studied, prompting this investigation into its incidence, risk factors, and impact on outcomes.
- A multicentre study collected data on multiple post-operative complications across 5 UK hospitals, finding that PPE/C occurred in 6.5% of patients, typically 6 days after surgery, and increased mortality primarily in patients with multiple other complications.
- The study concludes that while PPE/C is associated with increased mortality, it does not significantly extend hospital length of stay in cases with multiple complications, highlighting the need for effective prevention and management strategies for PPE/C in complex post-operative care.