Very unusual case of post-traumatic chylothorax.
Chylothorax is a rare disease caused by both traumatic and nontraumatic events. Chylothorax can cause cardiopulmonary abnormalities and significant nutritional, metabolic, and immunologic consequences. We present an exceptional case of chylothorax due to penetrating chest trauma. The diagnosis was made by thoracentesis. Conservative management with nothing by mouth and total parenteral nutrition failed; therefore the patient needed surgical closure of the duct leak.
Benato
Cristiano
C
Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Toracica, Policlinico GB Rossi, Verona, Italy. bena.c@mailcity.com
Magnanelli
Giovanni
G
Terzi
Alberto
A
Scanagatta
Paolo
P
Bonadiman
Cinzia
C
Calabrò
Francesco
F
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*