| Literature DB >> 3778010 |
S V Karwande, M W Wolcott, W A Gay.
Abstract
Chylous leak from the thoracic duct into the pleural space may occur after any type of thoracic surgery. This is a serious, often life-threatening entity. Two cases of postpneumonectomy chylothorax with hemodynamic compromise are reported. Early recognition, pathophysiology, and optimal management of this problem are discussed.Mesh:
Year: 1986 PMID: 3778010 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60591-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330