Very unusual case of post-traumatic chylothorax.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 81(4): 1488-91, 2006 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a rare disease caused by both traumatic and nontraumatic events. Chylothorax can cause cardiopulmonary abnormalities and significant nutritional, metabolic, and immunologic consequences. We present an exceptional case of chylothorax due to penetrating chest trauma. The diagnosis was made by thoracentesis. Conservative management with nothing by mouth and total parenteral nutrition failed; therefore the patient needed surgical closure of the duct leak.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Traumatismos Torácicos
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Ferimentos Penetrantes
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Quilotórax
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália