作者: Shreekant V. Karwande , Mark W. Wolcott , William A. Gay
DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(10)60591-7
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摘要: Chylous leak from the thoracic duct into pleural space may occur after any type of surgery. This is a serious, often life-threatening entity. Two cases postpneumonectomy chylothorax with hemodynamic compromise are reported. Early recognition, pathophysiology, and optimal management this problem discussed.