Chylothorax—A Complication of Subclavian Vein Catheterization

1 November 1985

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Vol. 9 (6) , 750-753
https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607185009006750

Abstract

Insertion complications of subclavian vein catheter placement are well documented. Thoracic duct injury is a potential problem which has rarely been reported. A patient with duct injury and resultant chylothorax is presented. The management of this problem is discussed with emphasis placed on chyle leakage from both the nutritional and mechanical aspect. The anatomy and function of the thoracic duct as well as the pathophysiology and treatment of chylothorax are detailed. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 9:750-753, 1985)

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