title: Stomatherapy management of chylous drainage.
abstract: Injuries to the thoracic duct resolve over a period of up to three weeks. Reabsorption of chyle occurs spontaneously into the venous system via the left subclavian vein. Should this have been damaged, a collateral system will be established. If the drainage persists in spite of strict conservative management including total parenteral nutrition, exploration of the duct is recommended.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Stevens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002913:Chyle; D004322:Drainage / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000293:injuries*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*