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Chylous cysts of the mediastinum: report of a case and review of the literature
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R ; 83(8): 333-7, ago. 1991. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-108082
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Life-threatening spontaneous chylothorax is a rare clinical entity. Correct diagnosis and understanding of its pathogenesis is paramount in order to apply definite surgical treatment. A case of a ruptured multilocular chylocyst around the thoracic duct and cysterna chyli is presented. Multiple bilateral aspirations, right thoracostomy, right thoracotomy, a frustrated attempt to ligate the thoracic duct, and an attempt to insert a pleuroperitoneal shunt, were all unsuccessful. Definite surgery accomplished rehabilitation of the patient after a 5 1/2 month hospitalization. Revision of the literature and vindicative historical facts are presented
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Chyle / Mediastinal Cyst Type of study: Etiology study Language: English Journal: Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1991 Type: Article

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Chyle / Mediastinal Cyst Type of study: Etiology study Language: English Journal: Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1991 Type: Article