Chyle leak after breast augmentation.
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چکیده
A 34-year-old woman developed a chyle leak after removal and replacement of her breast prostheses. This is the first such case reported in the literature. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare and interesting case.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Aesthetic surgery journal
دوره 29 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009