Though rare in incidence, chylothorax can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Its
occurrence corresponds to increased mortality following esophagectomy. Leakage of chyle …

Twenty-two patients with chylothorax have been treated at the National Institutes of Health
since 1955. In 9 of these patients, the condition resulted from an antecedent operation and …

Background Chylothorax arises when lymphatic fluid (chyle) accumulates in the pleural
cavity because of leakage from lymphatic vessels. It is most commonly seen after thoracic …

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Nontraumatic chylothorax is an uncommon condition of thoracic or abdominal origin caused
by multiple disorders, of which malignancy is by far the most frequent one. Because gross …

Background Traumatic chylothorax is an extremely rare complication following thoracic
trauma or surgery. The aetiology of traumatic chylothorax is dominated by iatrogenic causes …

OBJECTIVES To characterize the etiology of chylothorax in patients encountered at a single
tertiary referral center and to compare the findings with those from previous studies …

Chylothorax is a potentially life-threatening disorder that has profound respiratory,
nutritional, and immunologic consequences. Treatment for this problem is controversial, and …

Initial conservative therapy is applied to all cases of chylothorax (CTx) with expected
excellent outcomes. The indication for aggressive surgical treatment of early CTx remains …

Chylothorax is an uncommon but serious medical condition, which arises when intestinal
lymphatic fluid leaks into the pleural space. Treatment strategies depend on the daily output …