A Case of Idiopathic Bilateral Chylothorax Treated by Conservative Approach / 결핵
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
;
: 1082-1086, 1998.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-86306
ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a debilitating condition to the point of threatening life. Diagnosis and subsequent management present significant problems for the clinician and the adverse effects of chyle loss on nutrition status and immune function result in devastating consequences for the patient. prompt diagnosis is essential to institute an effective therapeutic regimen. we reported a patient of idiopathic bilateral chylothorax treated by conservative approach with review of literatures.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Nutritional Status
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Chyle
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Chylothorax
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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