{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Recurrent chylothorax as a consequence of esophageal stent.
{Author}: Young D;Mei A;Mahbub E;Grees A;Lachhar G;D'Souza K;Perwaiz M;
{Journal}: Respir Med Case Rep
{Volume}: 43
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2023
暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101827
{Abstract}: Incidence of chylothorax post-esophageal stenting has not been reported. We present a 40-year-old female with metastatic breast cancer who presented with dyspnea. She was recently hospitalized for dysphagia secondary to a mediastinal mass requiring an esophageal stent. CT chest now reported large bilateral pleural effusions. A benign chylothorax was drained from the right side. After persistent high-output drainage, a review of her CT chest revealed thoracic duct impingement by the esophageal stent. The stent was retracted proximally, and pleural fluid output subsequently decreased. Repeat fluid analysis revealed a transudative effusion. This is the first reported case of esophageal stenting causing reversible chylothorax.