Chylothorax in the dog and cat.
The etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of chylothorax are discussed in this article. A detailed discussion of thoracic duct anatomy, physiology, and methods of lymphangiography is included. The information presented is a review of previous literature, an update on recently completed studies, and speculation about where future research is needed.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology