Recurrent bilateral idiopathic chylothorax: a therapeutic challenge.
BMJ Case Rep
; 16(12)2023 Dec 16.
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| ID: mdl-38103910
ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a rare condition caused by pleural effusion resulting from thoracic duct injury. Recurrent chylothorax is often resistant to conservative treatment and presents a clinical conundrum in its management. Here, we report a compelling case of recurrent chylothorax that persisted despite the administration of total parenteral nutrition, octreotide and thoracic duct embolisation. The patient eventually required thoracic duct ligation and talc pleurodesis, which resulted in the resolution of the effusion. Our case is an illustrative example of the effective multidisciplinary management of recurrent bilateral idiopathic chylothorax.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Derrame Pleural
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Traumatismos Torácicos
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Quilotórax
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Malásia
País de publicação:
Reino Unido