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Citation

Agrawal V, Doelken P, Sahn SA. Chest 2007; 132(2): 690-692.

Affiliation

Pulmonary and Critical Care, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. agrawav@musc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, American College of Chest Physicians)

DOI

10.1378/chest.07-0535

PMID

17699142

Abstract

Chylothoraces are associated with multiple etiologies including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and surgical trauma, representing 50% and 25% of all chylothoraces, respectively. Intrathoracic operations such as repair of coarctation of the aorta and esophagectomy are commonly associated with surgical trauma. Idiopathic chylothoraces may account for up to 15% of all chylothoraces. When a thorough evaluation finding is negative, further history to identify possible blunt, nonpenetrating trauma to the chest is warranted.


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