Chylothorax in Infants and Children
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- 1 April 2014
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 133 (4) , 722-733
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-2072
Abstract
Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a relatively rare cause of pleural effusion in children. It can cause significant respiratory morbidity, as well as lead to malnutrition and immunodeficiency. Thus, a chylothorax requires timely diagnosis and treatment. This review will first discuss the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and discuss various causes that can lead to development of a chylothorax in infants and children. Then, methods of diagnosis and treatment will be reviewed. Finally, complications of chylothorax will be reviewed.Keywords
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