Chylothorax - Modalities of management and outcomes: A case series
Conclusions: Initial conservative management is recommended for all chylothorax patients, which is unlikely to succeed if daily drainage is >1000 ml/24 h. VATS thoracic duct ligation is recommended in such cases. Nontraumatic bilateral chylothorax has higher surgical failure rates. In such cases, additional procedures in the form of pleurodesis and/or thoracic duct embolization/disruption should be considered.
Source: Lung India - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mohan Venkatesh Pulle Harsh Vardhan Puri Belal Bin Asaf Sukhram Bishnoi Ajit Yadav Arvind Kumar Source Type: research