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    • The surgical procedure was delayed for 16 days due to the patient experiencing acute coronary syndrome requiring stent insertion and dual antiplatelet therapy.
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  • Continuing chest tube output with well-expanded lungs in thoracic injury suggests chylothorax.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights a rare surgical approach for chylothorax in the context of severe thoracic trauma and spinal disease.
    • The management strategy underscores the importance of multidisciplinary care in complex trauma patients.
    • Delayed surgical intervention due to cardiac comorbidities is a critical consideration in trauma management.