Chylothorax: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBChylothorax is a condition where fluid from your lymphatic system (chyle) leaks into the space around your lungs. Damage to or blockages in your lymphatic vessels in your chest can cause it. Surgery is the most common cause. Treatments include temporary diet changes, draining and surgical procedures.
Chylothorax - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · A chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. This is most commonly seen following traumatic disruption of the thoracic duct and is typically diagnosed based on the milky appearance of fluid due to high-fat content. Most patients with chylothoraces will require surgical exploration of the thoracic duct.
Chylothorax - Treatment, Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine
WEBChylothorax is a rare but serious condition in which lymph formed in the digestive system (chyle) accumulates in your chest cavity. Learn about chylothorax treatment at Penn Medicine.
Management of chylothorax - UpToDate
WEBMay 20, 2022 · Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. Chylothorax can be due to many etiologies, which are classified as nontraumatic (usually the result of malignancy, congenital conditions, or infection) and traumatic (usually the result of surgery or nonsurgical trauma).
Chylothorax - Wikipedia
WEBA chylothorax is an abnormal accumulation of chyle, a type of lipid -rich lymph, in the space surrounding the lung. The lymphatics of the digestive system normally returns lipids absorbed from the small bowel via the thoracic duct, which ascends behind the esophagus to drain into the left brachiocephalic vein.
Etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of chylothorax
WEBMay 20, 2022 · Chylothorax refers to the presence of chyle in the pleural space. When untreated, chylothorax is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis, which is often elusive, should be prompt so that therapy can be quickly initiated.
Chylothorax | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
WEBChylothorax is a rare condition in which lymphatic fluid leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. When this fluid builds up in the lungs, it can cause a severe cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. Chylothorax is a lymphatic flow disorder.
Chylothorax: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management—a …
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · This article provides a comprehensive overview of chylothorax, covering its relevant anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management. Injury or disruption to the thoracic duct (which is responsible for chyle transport) leads to the development of chylothorax.
Chylothorax: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
WEBOct 18, 2023 · A chylothorax is a type of pleural effusion (a collection of fluid between the membranes lining the lungs called the pleura ), but instead of normal pleural fluid, it's a collection of chyle (lymph fluid). It is caused by a blockage or disruption of the thoracic duct in the chest.
Clinical approach and review of causes of a chylothorax
WEBAug 22, 2019 · A chylothorax, also known as chylous pleural effusion, is an uncommon cause of pleural effusion with a wide differential diagnosis characterized by the accumulation of bacteriostatic chyle in the pleural space. In this review, we aim to discuss the anatomy, fluid characteristics, etiology, and approach to the diagnosis of a …
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