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Chylothorax: an omnipresent reality in thoracic surgical procedures
Journal of the National Medical Association
|November 1, 1986
Summary
Iatrogenic chylothorax, a milky effusion from thoracic duct injury during surgery, is managed conservatively with diet and drainage. Surgical ligation is considered if non-operative measures fail, though the optimal timing remains debated.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Lymphatic Physiology
Background:
- Iatrogenic chylothorax results from thoracic duct injury during intrathoracic procedures.
- Chylous effusion is characterized by its milky appearance, sterility, and high fat content.