Unusual Cause of Pleural Effusion after Surgery for Left Atrial Myxoma

Chylothorax presenting as a pleural effusion after excision of Left atrial myxoma is not reported so far. In our case, there was delayed clinical manifestation after 3 months of the index surgery. The case was initially managed conservatively, but as drainage of chyle was more than 300- 400 ml per day hence surgical management was sought and successfully treated. We have reviewed in brief the etiology and management of postoperative chylothorax.