Pleurectomy for chylothorax associated with intestinal lymphangiectasia.
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Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
History A three year old boy presented with tetanus who additionally suffered from nonbloody diarrhea. Physical examination showed bilateral edema of the lower limbs. Laboratory data showed iron deficiency anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcaemia and hypogammaglobulinemia. Stool culture was negative for bacteria however fat droplets were detected in the patient’s stool. Endoscopic examination rev...
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عنوان ژورنال: Thorax
سال: 1987
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thx.42.11.911-a