Postoperative chylothorax.
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.
Johnstone
David W
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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
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