Chylothorax as a complication after delivery.
A 23-year old female who developed a chylothorax as a probable complication after delivery is described and a possible mechanism is proposed. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful and the surgical management was complicated by an anatomical variation with the thoracic duct presenting as a plexiform system instead of a single duct.
Department of Thoracic Medicine, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy