title: Postoperative chylothorax.
abstract: Chylothorax is an unusual complication of surgical procedures within the chest. Early recognition is important so that appropriate conservative measures can be applied. Operative intervention after a short course of supportive therapy will control most chyle fistulas. Methods of diagnosis in the postoperative setting and literature supporting various treatment options are the focus of this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box Surgery, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. david_johnstone@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Johnstone
mesh_terms: D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome