Chylothorax refers to chyle within the pleural space, which frequently arises from an
interruption in the thoracic duct or because of reduced lymphatic drainage. Pleural fluid that …

Introduction: Although chylothorax is an uncommon complication following paediatric
cardiothoracic surgery, it has significant associated morbidities and increased in-hospital …

Chylothorax is an infrequent cause of pleural effusion that is most commonly caused by the
obstruction or disruption of the thoracic duct. Chylothorax is rare in nephrotic syndrome …

Chylothorax is an infrequent type of pleural effusion, typically exudative, caused by
obstruction or laceration of the thoracic duct by malignancy, trauma, or thoracic surgery …

A 53-year-old man with chronic dyspnea and bilateral pleural effusion was subsequently
diagnosed with idiopathic chylothorax. Lymphatic scintigraphy confirmed lymphatic fluid …

The diagnosis of chylothorax during pregnancy is rare and is generally triggered during
labor. The study of pleural fluid and imaging studies can facilitate diagnosis, even though …

Introduction: Chylothorax is a rare condition originating from lymphatic system damage as
an accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. It can be classified into spontaneous or non …

The diagnosis of chylothorax during pregnancy is rare and is generally triggered during
labor. The study of pleural fluid and imaging studies can facilitate diagnosis, even though …

A Chinese male infant was born at 35 weeks weighing 2935 g to a mother with
polyhydramnios and prenatal hydrops fetalis. He developed marked respiratory distress …

Background: Chylothorax is the presence of chyle in the pleural space with triglyceride (TG)
level> 110 mg/dl or evidence of chylomicrons in the pleural fluid. The two main etiologies for …