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, 1952 A case is described of bilateral traumatic chylothorax after complete dislocation of the thoracic spine. An explanation is advanced for the delayed, sudden onset of symptoms due to the chylothorax in this and other cases.
P. R. Wright, A. M. N. Gardner
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Traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax after external electrical cardioversion [PDF]
, 2021 Chylothorax, an uncommon cause of pleural effusion, results from the accumulation of lymph in the pleural space due to damage or obstruction of the thoracic duct.
Anders N. Ø. Schultz +7 more
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Bilateral chylothorax following neck dissection: a case report. [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND Chylothorax is an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication after radical neck dissection. We report the case of a bilateral chylothorax after total thyroidectomy and cervico-central and cervico-lateral lymphadenectomy ...
Candinas, Daniel +7 more
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Left-sided chylothorax due to tuberculosis in an adult
Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research, 2018 A spontaneous chylothorax is rare. Chylothorax as a manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) is very rare even in countries where TB is endemic. We report a case of left sided chylothorax due to TB in a 50-year-old male alcoholic who presented with hypotension
K Gowrinath, K R R. Umamahesh
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The Scientific World JOURNAL, 2009 Although pleural effusion is a rare cause of respiratory distress in newborns, being familiar with this disease is very important because of the generally favorable prognosis when the diagnosis is done early and therapy is prompt. We report a case of a full-term baby diagnosed with respiratory distress after 1 week of life. An X-ray of his chest showed
Saad Lahmiti +3 more
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Recurrent congenital chylothorax [PDF]
, 1991 Congenital chylothorax is an uncommon but well-described condition. Recurrent congenital chylothorax is extremely rare. Yancy and Spock (1967) reviewed 31 reported cases of spontaneous chylothorax which occurred in the first 2 months of life and noted ...
Lam, SK, Ghosh, A, Tang, MHY, King, PA
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Chylothorax, a rare complication after anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Case report.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba, 2020 Introduction Chylous leakage into the retroperitoneum is a rare complication after spinal surgery using an anterior retroperitoneal approach. Chylothorax is the presence of lymphatic fluid in the pleural cavity and it is even less frequent during ...
Matias +7 more
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Hepatic Chylothorax in a 73-Year-Old Man With Undiagnosed Cirrhosis
Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical CasesChylothorax is a specific type of pleural effusion characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity. We wish to present an unusual case of chylothorax in a 73-year-old man who presented with generalized body swelling and right chylothorax
Tamiru B. Berake +2 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.This meta‐analysis of 208 cases shows that salvage esophagectomy for cT4 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma achieves a 72% R0 resection rate, offering a curative pathway for selected patients. However, it remains a high‐risk procedure with an 18% anastomotic leak rate and 30% major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III).
Makoto Sakai +4 more
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Recurrent non‐traumatic idiopathic chylothorax: a diagnostic dilemma with therapeutic challenge
Respirology Case Reports, 2020 Chylothorax is an uncommon pleural effusion characterized by the presence of chyle in the pleural space. Malignancy, trauma, and infections such as tuberculosis and filariasis can result in chylothorax. The chyle is an odourless and white liquid; however,
Rohit Vadala +2 more
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