Cylothorax Developing Due to Thrombosis in The Subclavian Vein

Chylothorax, which is a rare complication of central venous catheterization, is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space as a result of impairment of the integrity of ductus thoracicus. In this case report, we will look over chylothorax related to thrombus developing following subclav...

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Published in:Electronic journal of general medicine 2013-01, Vol.10 (4), p.243-245
Main Authors: Isik, Yasemin, Goktas, Ugur, Binici, Orhan, Kati, Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Chylothorax, which is a rare complication of central venous catheterization, is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space as a result of impairment of the integrity of ductus thoracicus. In this case report, we will look over chylothorax related to thrombus developing following subclavian vein catheterization.
ISSN:2516-3507
2516-3507
DOI:10.29333/ejgm/82226