Pediatric Chylothorax Treated With Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Embolization: A Case Report

A chylothorax, the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space, may occur for a variety of reasons. It is commonly seen in adults post-thoracic surgery. We present the case of a seven-month-old girl with a right-sided chylothorax in the setting of non-accidental trauma. Treatment options fo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e63981
Hauptverfasser:	Sangha, Harneet, Savolainen, Nathan G, Murrey, Douglas A, Vergnani, Jason S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Ascites Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Case reports Chest tubes Child abuse & neglect Embolisms Embolization Patients Pediatrics Pleural effusion Radiology Trauma
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