aetiology
Last reviewed 01/2018
Chylothorax results from leakage from the thoracic duct or other major channel:
- most commonly due to trauma or malignancy
- sometimes, the leakage may be precipitated by penetrating or crushing wounds or may follow surgery.
- rarely, the chylothorax is due to filariasis or subclavian vein thrombosis, or occurs secondary to chylous ascites.