Abstract
We describe a 19-year-old man with 9 stab wounds of the chest. Initial evaluation revealed paraplegia at the D-10 level and bilateral hemothorax. 2 days after admission right-sided chylothorax was diagnosed. Fasting and total parenteral nutrition resulted in complete clearance. Chylothorax can cause major metabolic consequences, but prompt treatment results in full recovery.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 496-498, 502 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 134 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 15 Mar 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |