Bilateral chylothorax after gastric surgery

Authors

  • E. Medina
  • M.P. Anguiano
  • O. Agudo
  • J. Lobo
  • J.A. Tihista
  • I. Alonso
  • A. Calvo

Keywords:

Quilotórax. Cirugía abdominal. Cateterización vía central.

Abstract

Chylothorax is a lymphatic effusion of chylous in the pleural space due to thoracic duct obstruction or injury. The most frequent aetiology is cancer; it is also related to chest trauma and iatrogenic. We describe the case of bilateral chylothorax in a 76-year-old woman, right predominant, during the post-operational phase of gastric surgery. This presented itself with respiratory insufficiency and tachycardia without initial haemodynamic compromise. It presented a favourable evolution after conservative treatment, cessation of oral intake and TPN and chest tube during 10 to 14 days.

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Published

2008-11-06

How to Cite

Medina, E., Anguiano, M., Agudo, O., Lobo, J., Tihista, J., Alonso, I., & Calvo, A. (2008). Bilateral chylothorax after gastric surgery. Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra, 28(3), 421–424. Retrieved from https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/ASSN/article/view/2716

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