Management of persistent chylothorax

G. N. Postma; J. S. Keyser

doi:10.1016/S0194-5998(97)70340-1

Management of persistent chylothorax

G. N. Postma, J. S. Keyser

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Abstract

The aggressive management of persistent chylothotax is necessary for avoidance of significant morbidity and possible mortality. The failure of TPN and chest tubes to rapidly control a chylothorax should lead to consideration of thoracic duct ligation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	268-270
Number of pages	3
Journal	Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	116
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0194-5998(97)70340-1
State	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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