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Chylothorax. Chest Surg Clin N Am 1994 Aug;4(3):617-28

Date

08/01/1994

Pubmed ID

7953487

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0028487118 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   31 Citations

Abstract

The management of chylothorax requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the major thoracic lymphatics, prompt diagnosis, and (with rare exception) conservative management, including evacuation of the pleural space, nutritional support, and measures to reduce chyle production. A minority of chylothoraces will fail to resolve with these measures. Surgical intervention is then required to prevent chronic metabolic deterioration and death.

Author List

Johnstone DW, Feins RH

Author

David Johnstone MD Emeritus Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Chyle
Chylothorax
Humans
Thoracic Duct