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Tracheal compression caused by traumatic thoracic duct leak
S J Allen1, S M Koch, A S Tonnesen
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
Chest
|July 1, 1994
Abstract:
A man with traumatic thoracic duct injury developed a lymphocele causing upper airway obstruction. Despite drainage of the chylothorax, tracheal compression persisted due to a thoracic duct tear. Operative repair of the tear resulted in resolution of the airway obstruction.