| Literature DB >> 6719174 |
G P Pai, N A Bhatti, R G Ellison, J W Rubin, H V Moore.
Abstract
We have reported a case of traumatic chylothorax occurring as a rare complication of fracture dislocation of the dorsal spine. When conservative management by drainage, low-fat diet, and parenteral alimentation proved unsuccessful, thoracic duct ligation effected a cure.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6719174 DOI: 10.1097/00007611-198405000-00037
Source DB: PubMed Journal: South Med J ISSN: 0038-4348 Impact factor: 0.954