Chylothoraces after lung transplantation for lymphangioleiomyomatosis: review of the literature and utilization of a pleurovenous shunt.
J Heart Lung Transplant
; 26(9): 953-5, 2007 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-17845935
ABSTRACT
Chylous effusions are a well-described complication of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in both pre- and post-transplant patients. Chylous effusions can cause significant morbidity among patients and most treatment modalities have limitations to complete success. We describe the use of a pleurovenous shunt to treat a refractory chylous effusion in a patient after lung transplant for LAM. After shunt placement, the patient had complete resolution of the chylous effusion and subsequent discharge home after a prolonged hospitalization. The use of a pleurovenous shunt for refractory chylous effusions is a viable option after conventional therapy fails.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pleura
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Vena Subclavia
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Drenaje
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Quilotórax
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Trasplante de Pulmón
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Linfangioleiomiomatosis
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Heart Lung Transplant
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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TRANSPLANTE
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos