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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 71, 465-468, Copyright © 1976 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Chylothorax: a complication of subclavian vein catheterization and parenteral hyperalimentation

RJ Thurer

A case is presented in which a unique combination of events occurred as a complication of subclavian vein catheterization. Extravasation of intravenous hyperalimentation solution occurred, resulting in mediastinitis and venous obstruction of the jugulosubclavian confluence bilaterally. Bilateral chylothorax resulted which was successfully managed by conservative means. The methods used and the rationale for their employment are discussed.




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