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  • Title: Early complications. Chylothorax.
    Author: Vallières E, Karmy-Jones R, Wood DE.
    Journal: Chest Surg Clin N Am; 1999 Aug; 9(3):609-16, ix. PubMed ID: 10459431.
    Abstract:
    Postpneumonectomy chylothorax is a very common but serious complication. Drainage of the pneumonectomy space, metabolic and nutritional support with TPN, and absolute enteral rest may lead to control of the leak. Failure of these measures to obtain a rapid resolution of the chyle losses should be followed by early surgical intervention in most instances in an effort to alleviate the chronic metabolic, nutritional, and immunological consequences of prolonged chyle losses.
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