Chylothorax--a conservative approach (a case report).

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1991-10-01
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Lymphatic blockage due to a non-specific inflammation probably of a filarial origin caused dilatation and ectasia of lymph channels at thoracic inlet of a child. Transudation of lymph through these channels led to chylothorax. The present case report highlights the significance of conservative approach towards this complex problem.
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Oak SN, Kulkarni BK, Deshmukh H, Kamble M, Borwankar SS. Chylothorax--a conservative approach (a case report). Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 1991 Oct; 37(4): 222B, 223-4