Iatrogenic chylothorax in major burn patient: case report and literature review.
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ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a potentially life-threatening form of pleural effusion containing lymphatic fluid. Its etiology may be either traumatic (either post-operative or a direct result of injury), a congenital abnormality of the thoracic duct, or non-traumatic. This is a case report of a left iatrogenic chylothorax, which developed 2 days after internal jugular vein catheterization, in a patient with 50% total body surface area (TBSA) burns. This complication was treated successfully by tube thoracostomy and oral supplementation with a low fat, high carbohydrate, high protein diet. Further the authors review the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and recommended management of catheter-related chylothorax.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Quemaduras
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Toracostomía
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Cateterismo
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Factores de Riesgo
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Quilotórax
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Enfermedad Iatrogénica
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Venas Yugulares
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Persona de Mediana Edad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Factores de riesgo
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2008
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Artículo
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