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Medical nutrition therapy for a patient presenting with a chylothorax.

Authors :
Kotze, V
Van Schalkwyk, N
Source :
South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p152-155. 4p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 34-year-old man suffering from chylothorax. The patient was presented at the emergency department of the hospital with a stab wound on the neck. He underwent a chest X-ray and a computed tomography angiogram, which revealed a pleural effusion on the left side of the chest. The patient was diagnosed with a chylothorax that was caused due to a penetrating trauma to the neck.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16070658
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91996639
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2013.11734461