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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 42, 585-586, Copyright © 1986 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Postpneumonectomy tension chylothorax

SV Karwande, MW Wolcott and WA Gay Jr

Chylous leak from the thoracic duct into the pleural space may occur after any type of thoracic surgery. This is a serious, often life- threatening entity. Two cases of postpneumonectomy chylothorax with hemodynamic compromise are reported. Early recognition, pathophysiology, and optimal management of this problem are discussed.

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