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Postoperative chylothorax. Chest Surg Clin N Am 2002 Aug;12(3):597-603, vii

Date

12/10/2002

Pubmed ID

12469490

DOI

10.1016/s1052-3359(02)00016-9

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0036703011 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   19 Citations

Abstract

Chylothorax is an unusual complication of surgical procedures within the chest. Early recognition is important so that appropriate conservative measures can be applied. Operative intervention after a short course of supportive therapy will control most chyle fistulas. Methods of diagnosis in the postoperative setting and literature supporting various treatment options are the focus of this article.

Author List

Johnstone DW

Author

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

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

Chylothorax
Drainage
Esophagectomy
Female
Humans
Male
Pneumonectomy
Postoperative Care
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome