Massive pleural effusion in porous diaphragm syndrome due to lymphatic leakage after pelvic surgery

We present the case of a patient who developed a massive right pleural effusion after pelvic surgery, not thoracic surgery. Lymphatic leakage into the abdominal cavity after pelvic surgery can cause massive pleural effusion when complicated with porous diaphragm syndrome.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - March 26, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Masashi Nishimura, Takunori Ogawa, Tomomi Tanigaki, Koji Sumi, Yasuhiro Enjoji, Yohsuke Suyama, Akihiko Kawana, Yoshifumi Kimizuka Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research