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. 1990 Dec;45(12):978–979. doi: 10.1136/thx.45.12.978

Chylothorax secondary to obstruction of the superior vena cava: a complication of the LeVeen shunt.

W H Warren 1, J S Altman 1, S A Gregory 1
PMCID: PMC462852  PMID: 2281434

Abstract

A case of thrombosis of the superior vena cava was complicated by bilateral chylothoraces and a widened mediastinum. Removal of a clotted LeVeen shunt led to prompt resolution of the obstruction and chylothoraces.

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