An Infant with Bilateral Congenital Idiopathic Chylothorax that Required Thoracic Duct Ligation
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An Infant with Bilateral Congenital Idiopathic Chylothorax that Required Thoracic Duct Ligation

Thorac Res Pract 2007;8(3):102-104
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Abstract

Chylothorax is a relatively uncommon condition defined as an abnor­mal collection of lymphatic fluid within the pleural space and may be encountered at any age. It may be either congenital or acquired. It is very rarely seen bilateral. Here, we present a patient with bilateral congenital idiopathic chylothorax who was treated with operative in­tervention.

Keywords: Congenital chylothorax, medical treatment, surgery