Case Report

Chylothorax Complicating Right Upper Lobectomy

Authors: IMAD S. BASHA, MD, BRIAN W. CARLIN, MD, PETER D. KAPLAN, MD, GEORGE LIEBLER, MD

Abstract

Chylothorax after pleuropulmonary surgery is unusual. We have described the case of a patient in whom this complication followed a right upper lobectomy. Early recognition is important to avoid potential morbidity and mortality.

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