Retrocrural Space Obliteration as CT Diagnostic Sign of Massive Chylothorax in Thoracic Injuries
Marco Matteoli, Marta Vincigurra, Lara Cristiano, Chiara De Dominicis, Ilaria Mastroiacovo, Gioia Papale, Luca Tabbì, Mohsen Ibrahim, Giulio Maurizi, Michele Rossi & Vincenzo David · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014
Purpose: Blunt traumatic chylothorax could be distinguished in CT (Computer Tomography) scan as low attenuated fluid, due to chylomicrons inside, however blood intermixture in chylous effusion could make densitomery higher and hide chylothorax, due to the possible presence of an...
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10.9734/BJMMR/2014/12302