title: Chylothorax: a complication of thoracic trauma or surgery.
abstract: Chylothorax is a troublesome complication of thoracic trauma and surgery. The critical care nurse's assessment of respiratory changes is frequently the first sign that this serious complication is occurring. Chylothorax may cause a previously stable thoracic patient to develop sudden, potentially serious respiratory problems.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Morey
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dungan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D013903:Thoracic Surgery