Chylopericardium resulting from jugular venous catheterization after cardiac surgery: A rare complication

Chylopericardium is a rare, but serious complication of thoracic and cardiac operations. Patients usually has a history of trauma, surgery, or penetrating injuries. Management of this complication may be challenging, and conservative approach is the mainstay of treatment. Herein, we present a 49-year-old male case of chylopericardium, a complication probably resulted from jugular venous catheterization, after atrial septal defect and cor triatriatum sinistra surgery.