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Early Operative Ligation in the Management of Bilateral Chylothoraces After Blunt Thoracic Injury.
- Source :
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American Surgeon . Feb2022, Vol. 88 Issue 2, p308-309. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The article discusses a case of a patient who suffered blunt thoracic injury and underwent ligation for the treatment of bilateral chylothoraces. Topics mentioned include the symptoms experienced by the patient after involving in motor vehicle accident, the complications associated with chylothorax, the mortality rates of chylothoraces, the results of the pleural fluid analysis, and the conservative management given to the patient.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00031348
- Volume :
- 88
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Surgeon
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154576226
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0003134820942148