[HTML][HTML] Clinical approach and review of causes of a chylothorax
A chylothorax, also known as chylous pleural effusion, is an uncommon cause of pleural
effusion with a wide differential diagnosis characterized by the accumulation of bacteriostatic …
effusion with a wide differential diagnosis characterized by the accumulation of bacteriostatic …
Back to the future: lipiodol in lymphography—from diagnostics to theranostics
Lipiodol is an iodinated poppy seed oil first synthesized in 1901. Originally developed for
therapeutic purposes, it has mainly become a diagnostic contrast medium since the 1920s …
therapeutic purposes, it has mainly become a diagnostic contrast medium since the 1920s …
Multidisciplinary management of chylothorax
Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is usually caused by the
disruption of the thoracic duct or its tributaries. Etiologies are broadly divided into traumatic …
disruption of the thoracic duct or its tributaries. Etiologies are broadly divided into traumatic …
Thoracic duct identification with indocyanine green fluorescence during minimally invasive esophagectomy with patient in prone position
M Vecchiato, A Martino, M Sponza… - Diseases of the …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Chylothorax is a serious complication of transthoracic esophagectomy. Intraoperative
thoracic duct (TD) identification represents a possible tool for preventing or repairing its …
thoracic duct (TD) identification represents a possible tool for preventing or repairing its …
Lymphatic disorders and management in patients with congenital heart disease
CE Tomasulo, JM Chen, CL Smith, K Maeda… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Congenital heart disease can lead to notable lymphatic complications such as chylothorax,
plastic bronchitis, protein-losing enteropathy, and ascites. Recent improvements in …
plastic bronchitis, protein-losing enteropathy, and ascites. Recent improvements in …
Management of chyle leaks following esophageal resection: a systematic review
Background Chyle leakage is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication
following esophageal resections. The optimal management strategy is not clear, with a …
following esophageal resections. The optimal management strategy is not clear, with a …
[HTML][HTML] Chylothorax: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management—a comprehensive review
M Bhatnagar, A Fisher, S Ramsaroop… - Journal of Thoracic …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Chylothorax is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pleural
space. While it accounts for a small percentage of pleural effusions, chylothorax can lead to …
space. While it accounts for a small percentage of pleural effusions, chylothorax can lead to …
Chylothorax and pseudochylothorax
CM Braun, JH Ryu - Clinics in Chest Medicine, 2021 - chestmed.theclinics.com
Most pleural effusions are encountered in the setting of an underlying disorder, with the vast
majority of pleural effusions being due to malignancy, heart failure, or infection. Herein, we …
majority of pleural effusions being due to malignancy, heart failure, or infection. Herein, we …
Management options for post-esophagectomy chylothorax
Chylothorax, although an uncommon complication of esophagectomy, is associated with
high morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly. Consequently, knowledge of the thoracic …
high morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly. Consequently, knowledge of the thoracic …
Radiological management of postoperative lymphorrhea
CM Sommer, CC Pieper, F Offensperger, F Pan… - … Archives of Surgery, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Postoperative lymphorrhea can occur after different surgical procedures and may
prolong the hospital stay due to the need for specific treatment. In this work, the therapeutic …
prolong the hospital stay due to the need for specific treatment. In this work, the therapeutic …