Table 4

Outcomes in patients with chylopericardium (n=98)

Death (at follow-up)6 (6)
Rehospitalisation10 (10)
Recurrent chylopericardium16 (16)
Repeat pericardiocentesis6 (6)
Repeat pericardial window3 (3)
Development of pericarditis2 (2)
Development of constrictive pericarditis1 (1)
Development of cardiac tamponade1 (1)
Regular follow-up71 (72)
Follow-up (days)180 (90–377)
  • Values are presented as bsolute numbers with associated percentages or as median with IQR.