Chylothorax is an abnormal condition of lymphatic fluid collection in the pleural space, and the somatostatin analog octreotide is thought to have a beneficial effect on chylothorax. However, the octreotide dosage and administration route for chylothorax have been inconsistent to date. We report three neonatal cases of persistent chylothorax successfully treated with high-dose octreotide infusi...

background: chylothorax is a rare but serious postoperative condition with a high rate of morbidity and may lead to the mortality of children undergoing congenital heart disease (chd) surgery. this study evaluated the specific surgical procedures associated with the higher risk of postoperative chylothorax. methods: w e assessed 435 cases undergoing chd surgery between april 2003 and may 2006. ...

Chylothorax refers to the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity. Although rare, it is the most frequent cause of pleural effusion in the neonatal period. Its incidence is estimated at one in 15,000 neonates. The causes of chylothorax are multiple, and there are several major types of chylothorax defined by origin, ie, traumatic (and iatrogenic) chylothorax, medical (spontaneous) chylothor...

Chylothorax is defined as the presence of chyle in the pleural cavity. Central vein thrombosis is an under-recognized cause of chylothorax in the adult population and is commonly related to central venous catheterization. Case 1 illustrates a patient with AIDS and disseminated tuberculosis with left chylothorax and central vein thrombosis after a month of antituberculosis therapy. Case 2 was a ...

Background: Chylothorax is a rare condition caused by accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity (2-3%). More causes are Gorham's disease and tuberculosis
 Case: A 31-year-old male complained swelling left arm shortness breath with recurrent effusion. Pleural fluid analysis showed chylous. Bone survey osteolytic lesions multiple bones as disease. Thoracic CT lung mass, atelectasis, massiv...

Background Chylothorax is defined as abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space secondary to leakage from thoracic duct or one of its main tributaries. Congenital idiopathic chylothorax is the most common form of pleural effusion in neonates. Conservative therapy is the mainstay of treatment. An alternative...

chylothorax is the most common cause of pleural effusion in neonates. it is usually idiopathic. neonatal chylothorax successfully respond to octreotide treatment and can reduce the duration of hospitalization. a number of therapeutic interventions have been used to reduce chyle production and promote resolution of a chylothorax. initial management typically includes restriction or temporary ces...

Chylothorax as a complication of the surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome is a quite rare event. We report a case of right-sided chylothorax and present a brief review on the treatment of postoperative chylothorax.

Chylothorax is the most common cause of pleural effusion in neonates. It is usually idiopathic. Neonatal chylothorax successfully respond to octreotide treatment and can reduce the duration of hospitalization. A number of therapeutic interventions have been used to reduce chyle production and promote resolution of a chylothorax. Initial management typically includes restriction or temporary ces...

INTRODUCTION We present a rare case of chylothorax associated with an intrathoracic goiter in Graves' disease that was treated with radioactive iodine. CASE REPORT A 23-year-old woman with Graves' disease was referred to our clinic with a pleural effusion, dyspnea, characteristic bilateral proptosis, and a diffuse goiter. The pleural fluid biochemistry was consistent with chylothorax. However...