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 …

Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a relatively rare cause of
pleural effusion in children. It can cause significant respiratory morbidity, as well as lead to …

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 the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, as a result of damage to the
thoracic duct. Chyle is milky fluid enriched with fat secreted from the intestinal cells and …

Background: Congenital chylothorax (CCT) of the newborn is a rare entity but the most
common cause of pleural effusion in this age-group. We aimed to find the optimal treatment …

Non-traumatic chylothorax refers to accumulation of chyle in the pleural space in the
absence of any traumatic disruption to the thoracic duct. Chyle originates from the intestines …

Aim Chylothorax is a rare but life‐threatening condition in newborns. Octreotide, a
somatostatin analogue, is widely used as a therapeutic option in neonates with congenital …

Background Routine care for chylothorax in neonate includes either conservative or surgical
approaches. Octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, has been used for the management of …

Objectives To analyze risk factors for chylothorax in infants after congenital heart surgery
and the efficacy of median chain triglyceride diet (MCT). To develop our therapeutic pathway …

Abstract Purpose of Review Lymphatic disorders have received an increasing amount of
attention over the last decade. Sparked primarily by improved imaging modalities and the …