PubMed · 14884855
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E HOFFMAN, J L IVINS, H M KERN. 1952. Traumatic chylothorax.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1952.01260010265017
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Chylothorax is a rare but serious complication after oesophagectomy procedure. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who underwent an oesophagectomy by Akiyama procedure. A persistent postoperative chylothorax occurred requiring drainage and conservative management. After one week, the failure of this management motivated the institution of continuous infusion of somatostatin. This led to a rapid cessation of chyle production without side effect and to the discharge of the patient from the intensive care unit.
Postoperative chylothorax compromises nutrition, immune function, coagulation, and fluid status. We report rapid short-term suppression of chylothorax by octreotide in an infant after surgery for complex congenital heart disease complicated by lymphangiectasia.