Chylothorax review.
Chylous leakage from the thoracic duct into the pleural space may occur after any type of thoracic surgery; however, there are few reports of this condition after coronary artery bypass grafting. A case of chylothorax after combined coronary bypass and mitral valve replacement is reported to illustrate a discussion of its pathologic basis, diagnosis and management.
D002913:Chyle / Q000032:analysis; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008220:Lymphography; D008875:Middle Aged; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology