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Early Operative Ligation in the Management of Bilateral Chylothoraces After Blunt Thoracic Injury.

Authors :
Wallace, William A.
Christie III, D. Benjamin
Benjamin Christie, D 3rd
Source :
American Surgeon. Feb2022, Vol. 88 Issue 2, p308-309. 2p.
Publication Year :
2022

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