Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. Chylothorax can be due to many etiologies, which are classified as nontraumatic (usually the result of malignancy, congenital …

Drainage: Sudden increase in the amount of drainage from drains, particularly in conjunction with the consumption of fatty foods. Imaging: A chest x-ray and chest ultrasound are used to …

2024年7月28日 · In postsurgical patients, chylothorax is often first detected as a pleural effusion or by persistent drainage from indwelling chest tubes. Depending on the amount and location …

Chylothorax is a condition where fluid from your lymphatic system (chyle) leaks into the space around your lungs. Damage to or blockages in your lymphatic vessels in your chest can cause …

2022年6月19日 · Drainage can be performed via periodic thoracentesis or tube thoracostomy, with the latter being preferred in those with rapid recurrence requiring in-patient management. …

A chylothorax is suspected or diagnosed when a milky white chylous fluid is draining from the chest of a patient receiving oral or enteral nutrition. The image below demonstrates …

The diagnosis of a chyle leak is often subjective, and diagnostic criteria may vary. To confirm that a fluid is chylous, the lipid content should be greater than that of plasma and the protein …

2022年12月16日 · Thoracentesis: Initial conservative management in symptomatic patients involves placement of a thoracostomy tube to drain the chyle from the pleural space, allow the …

Chyle leaks are when your lymphatic vessels become damaged, and chyle — a fluid — leaks into nearby tissues, causing swelling and other symptoms. Most chyle leaks occur as rare but …

Postoperative chylothorax is a major complication in pulmonary surgery, although the incidence rate is 0.25%–3%. 1, 2) The chylothorax often presents as a pleural effusion or milky effluent …