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Use of Octreotide in association with talc poudrage for the management of a severe chylothorax: A case report

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Chylothorax is an uncommon form of pleural effusion characterized by the presence of chylomicrons, triglycerides and cholesterol in the physical and chemical examination of the pleural fluid. It may have poor prognosis if not properly treated. Currently, conservative mea...

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Autores principales: Lovati, Eleonora, Ruggiero, Ciro, Masciale, Valentina, Stefani, Alessandro, Morandi, Uliano, Aramini, Beatrice
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7815981/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33477074
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.01.018

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