Literature DB >> 8020293

Tracheal compression caused by traumatic thoracic duct leak.

S J Allen1, S M Koch, A S Tonnesen, M Bowman-Howard, K Khalil.   

Abstract

A man with traumatic thoracic duct injury developed a lymphocele causing upper airway obstruction. Despite drainage of the chylothorax, tracheal compression persisted due to a thoracic duct tear. Operative repair of the tear resulted in resolution of the airway obstruction.

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Year:  1994        PMID: 8020293     DOI: 10.1378/chest.106.1.296

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Chest        ISSN: 0012-3692            Impact factor:   9.410


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2.  Idiopathic lymphocele: a possible diagnosis for infraclavicular masses.

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