Intrapleural streptokinase for the treatment of chylothorax

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Intrapleural streptokinase for the treatment of chylothorax

Chylothorax is suspected when milky white turbid fluid is obtained from thoracocentesis. Conservative management usually involves intercostal tube drainage, dietary restriction, and total parenteral nutrition. Surgery is indicated when conservative management fails. We describe a young woman with i...

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Main Authors:	Kuan, Yeh Chunn, How, Soon Hin, Ng, Teck Han, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Daedalus Enterprises, Inc. 2011
Subjects:	RC Internal medicine
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/12679/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/12679/1/IPSK_chylothorax_RC.pdf

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