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 |
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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 |