Chylothorax is an uncommon form of pleural effusion characterized by the presence of chylomicrons, triglycerides and cholesterol in the physical and chemical examination of the pleural fluid. It may have poor prognosis if not properly treated. Currently, conservative measures are the first line of treatment for managing chylothorax. The aim of our study is to show and suggest the use of octreotide in association with talc poudrage as good option to manage post-operative a severe chylothorax.

Eleonora Lovati, Ciro Ruggiero, Valentina Masciale, Alessandro Stefani, Uliano Morandi, Beatrice Aramini (2021). Use of Octreotide in association with talc poudrage for the management of a severe chylothorax: A case report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, volume 79, 156-159 [10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.01.018].

Use of Octreotide in association with talc poudrage for the management of a severe chylothorax: A case report

Beatrice Aramini
2021

Abstract

Chylothorax is an uncommon form of pleural effusion characterized by the presence of chylomicrons, triglycerides and cholesterol in the physical and chemical examination of the pleural fluid. It may have poor prognosis if not properly treated. Currently, conservative measures are the first line of treatment for managing chylothorax. The aim of our study is to show and suggest the use of octreotide in association with talc poudrage as good option to manage post-operative a severe chylothorax.
2021
Eleonora Lovati, Ciro Ruggiero, Valentina Masciale, Alessandro Stefani, Uliano Morandi, Beatrice Aramini (2021). Use of Octreotide in association with talc poudrage for the management of a severe chylothorax: A case report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, volume 79, 156-159 [10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.01.018].
Eleonora Lovati; Ciro Ruggiero; Valentina Masciale; Alessandro Stefani; Uliano Morandi; Beatrice Aramini
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