Quilotórax seguindo simpatectomia torácica / Chylothorax following thoracic sympathectomy
Brasília méd
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RESUMO
Descreve-se o caso de uma paciente submetida a simpatectomia torácica bilateral para tratamento de hiperidrose palmar por via posterior, que teve derrame pleural do tipo quiloso. O tratamento consistiu na ligadura doconduto torácico por intermédio de cirurgia torácica videoassistida, além de dieta pobre em gordura e triglicerídeo de cadeia média. A paciente obteve recuperação total.
ABSTRACT
The authors describe the case of a female patient who underwent bilateral thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis by the posterior approach and developed pleural effusion diagnosed as a chylothorax. The treatment consisted in video assisted thoracic duct ligation, drainage of the pleural cavity and institution of total parental nutrition, along with a low fat and medium chain triglyceride diet. The patient had complete recovery.
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Brasília méd
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2010
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