[Chylothorax following penetrating injury].
We describe a 19-year-old man with 9 stab wounds of the chest. Initial evaluation revealed paraplegia at the D-10 level and bilateral hemothorax. 2 days after admission right-sided chylothorax was diagnosed. Fasting and total parenteral nutrition resulted in complete clearance. Chylothorax can cause major metabolic consequences, but prompt treatment results in full recovery.
Kluger
Y
Y
Dept. of Surgery, Rabin Trauma Center, Tel Aviv.
Sagie
B
B
Chemo
Y
Y
Ravid
A
A
Paz
Y
Y
Klausner
J
J
D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*