Chylothorax--a conservative approach (a case report).
Lymphatic blockage due to a non-specific inflammation probably of a filarial origin caused dilatation and ectasia of lymph channels at thoracic inlet of a child. Transudation of lymph through these channels led to chylothorax. The present case report highlights the significance of conservative approach towards this complex problem.
Oak
S N
SN
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Kulkarni
B K
BK
Deshmukh
H
H
Kamble
M
M
Borwankar
S S
SS
D002648:Child; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition