Karwande S V, Wolcott M W, Gay W A
Ann Thorac Surg. 1986 Nov;42(5):585-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60591-7.
Chylous leak from the thoracic duct into the pleural space may occur after any type of thoracic surgery. This is a serious, often life-threatening entity. Two cases of postpneumonectomy chylothorax with hemodynamic compromise are reported. Early recognition, pathophysiology, and optimal management of this problem are discussed.
