[Chylothorax from closed thoracic injuries. Apropos of a case. Review of the literature].

Chylothorax of traumatic origin represents 60% of cases reported. A patient presented with a chylothorax from a closed chest injury, these representing only 10% of total cases seen with injury to the thoracic duct. Direct lesions, of either accidental or perioperative origin are the most frequent lesions. Various elements relating to the circumstances of onset, diagnostic factors and different therapeutic procedures are discussed. The course of these lesions after treatment is usually very favorable, as a result of the essential close cooperation between surgeons and intensive care physicians.