Cough-induced chylothorax in a two-year-old boy - case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Melanie Anger (Author), Julian Hofmann (Author), Bettina Ruf (Author), Marc Steinborn (Author), Daniela Reber (Author), Katharina Warncke (Author), Nikolaus Rieber (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Chylothorax is a very rare form of pleural effusion in children, especially after the neonatal period, and predominantly occurs secondary to cardiothoracic surgery. It can lead to significant respiratory distress, immunodeficiency, and malnutrition. Effective treatment strategies...