title: Management of persistent chylothorax.
abstract: The aggressive management of persistent chylothorax is necessary for avoidance of significant morbidity and possible mortality. The failure of TPN and chest tubes to rapidly control a chylothorax should lead to consideration of thoracic duct ligation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Postma
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Keyser
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery