Comparison of postoperative chylothorax in infants and children with trisomy 21 and without dysmorphic syndrome: Is there a difference in clinical outcome?

Retrospective study of 2,255 pediatric cardiac surgery patients found children with trisomy 21 develop postoperative chylothorax at significantly higher rates (16.9%) compared to those without dysmorphic syndromes (3%). The study analyzes differences in chyle composition, volume, and duration to characterize lymphatic complications in Down syndrome patients.