Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in Refractory Transudative Chylothorax due to Liver Cirrhosis
Joint Authors
Khaliq, Muhammad Farhan
Mohamed, Hesham E.
Noorani, Muhammad Muslim
Chowdhry, Monica
Koirala, Ashish
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chylothorax is an infrequent type of pleural effusion, typically exudative, caused by obstruction or laceration of the thoracic duct by malignancy, trauma, or thoracic surgery.
Transudative chylous pleural effusions are extremely rare.
We report a case of a 63-year-old male with recurrent transudative chylothorax secondary to cirrhosis that completely resolved with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS).
Transudative chylous pleural effusion is an extremely rare entity with only a few cases reported in the literature to date.
Transudative chylothorax can occur in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Recognizing this association will prevent unnecessary testing and procedures.
Timely diagnosis and early initiation of treatment are pivotal in preventing complications from malnutrition and infection by preventing loss of electrolytes, immunoglobulins, and T-lymphocytes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khaliq, Muhammad Farhan& Noorani, Muhammad Muslim& Chowdhry, Monica& Mohamed, Hesham E.& Koirala, Ashish. 2020. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in Refractory Transudative Chylothorax due to Liver Cirrhosis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khaliq, Muhammad Farhan…[et al.]. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in Refractory Transudative Chylothorax due to Liver Cirrhosis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khaliq, Muhammad Farhan& Noorani, Muhammad Muslim& Chowdhry, Monica& Mohamed, Hesham E.& Koirala, Ashish. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in Refractory Transudative Chylothorax due to Liver Cirrhosis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148409
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148409