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The Management of Chylothorax

Year: 1992

Type: review

Abstract: Chylothorax is an accumulation of fluid, rich in triglycerides and characterized by the presence of chylomicrons, in the pleural space. Its occurrence is so uncommon that most physicians have not cared for patients with a chylothorax. Management ranges from drainage and simple dietary modifications to thoracic duct ligation, as well as treating the primary process. The diverse etiologies and different approaches to management found in the literature can be likened to the numerous anatomic variations of the cisterna chyli and the thoracic duct.

Source: CHEST Journal

DOI: 10.1378/chest.102.2.586

Authors: Vincent G. Valentine, Thomas A. Raffin

Institutions: Stanford Medicine, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,160