Ultrasonido en el diagnóstico y seguimiento del quilotórax; reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Abstract: Chylothorax is a rare cause of pleural effusion, we present a case of Right post-traumatic chylothorax after venous catheter placement central jugular vein and we propose the systematic use of ultrasound for the identification early detection and follow-up, since if not detected in time it...
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Sociedade Galega de Medicina Interna,
2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract: Chylothorax is a rare cause of pleural effusion, we present a case of Right post-traumatic chylothorax after venous catheter placement central jugular vein and we propose the systematic use of ultrasound for the identification early detection and follow-up, since if not detected in time it can lead to malnutrition and even mortality. Resumen: El quilotorax es una causa rara de derrame pleural , presentamos un caso de quilotorax postraumático derecho posterior a la colocación de un catéter venoso central yugular y proponemos el uso sistemático de la ecografía para la identificación precoz y seguimiento, ya que de no detectarse a tiempo puede conllevar a desnutrición e incluso mortalidad. |
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| Item Description: | 0304-4866 1989-3922 10.22546/73/4110 |