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Table 3 Course of chylothorax treatment and chyle loss through drains

From: Experiences in the treatment of refractory chylothorax associated with lymphoproliferative disorders

Patient

Initial drainage or puncture for dyspnea (yes-no)

Loss greater than 1000 ml/day at least once during the first 7 days

Loss greater than 1000 ml/day in 4 successive days during the first 7 days

Need for drainage after 14 days of treatment

1.

yes

yes

no

no

2.

yes

yes

no

yes

3.

yes

yes

yes

yes

4.

yes

yes

yes

yes

5.

yes

yes

no

no

6.

yes

no

no

no

7.

yes

yes

no

yes

8.

yes

yes

yes

yes

9.

yes

yes

yes

no

10.

yes

no

no

no