{"id":619,"date":"2020-06-25T12:37:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T12:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/?page_id=619"},"modified":"2025-12-11T08:12:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:12:38","slug":"chylothorax-treatment-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/chylothorax-treatment-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Chylothorax"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Chylothorax? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ICTS_Web_SB_Chylothorax.png\" alt=\"chylothorax\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space (the thin space between the lung and the chest cavity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lymphatic system circulates lymphatic fluid from all over the body to the thoracic cavity where the lymphatic ducts travel through. When there is a disruption to this transport system, this fluid can leak into the pleural cavity leading to chylothorax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If left untreated, the condition can turn fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"chylothorax treatment\" class=\"wp-image-622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1-1024x856.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1-1536x1284.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_408096271-copy-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Chylothorax <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a variety of causes for chylothorax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traumatic injuries (most common cause)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systemic infections such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/tuberculosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351250\">tuberculosis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Chylothorax <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some cases may be asymptomatic or may occur as incidental findings. Symptoms may present as shortness of breath if there is a very large volume of fluid accumulation. History of surgery or traumatic injury may also help with the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"291806\" class=\"section-291806 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"7d3a73\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-7d3a73 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-291806\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Chest X-Ray<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g07d980\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g07d980 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">This imaging test helps to pinpoint the amount of fluid that has accumulated in the chest.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"1f6568\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-1f6568 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-291806\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">CT Scan<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g4c8a5d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g4c8a5d gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">This is another imaging test that can quantitatively assess the amount of fluid resent in the pleural space. It also allows a conclusion to be drawn on the degree of compressive symptoms along with any other lung conditions that may have been previously undetected.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"b55816\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-b55816 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-291806\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Chest Drain Insertion<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g20ad2d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g20ad2d gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">A chest tube will be inserted into the pleural cavity to remove the lymphatic fluid. This will help the lung expand. The fluid collected will be sent for analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"b6bb20\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-b6bb20 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-291806\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Biochemical Analysis<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-291806 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-gaa1adf\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-gaa1adf gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">As previously mentioned, the fluid will be sent for biochemical analysis. It will usually be found with a high composition of cholesterol which causes the white (milky) colour of the fluid.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chylothorax Treatments Singapore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"e5bce1\" class=\"section-e5bce1 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"1a3eb3\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-1a3eb3 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-e5bce1\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Management<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<section id=\"gm5213614\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm5213614 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gme8be7f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gme8be7f gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gme8be7f\" class=\"section-gme8be7f gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The management of Chylothorax is usually divided into 3 primary phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treating the underlying condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical or Conservative Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The doctor would require the patient to be fasted before carrying out an intercostal chest drain. Other forms of medication will be administered directly into the bloodstream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Management<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"b43c1d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-b43c1d gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-e5bce1\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Surgical Treatment<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-e5bce1 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-geb7a1b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-geb7a1b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">There are a few procedures that can be undertaken namely the robotic-assisted\/ video-assisted\/ open thoracic surgery to completely seal the thoracic duct. In rare cases, a shunt may be done to allow the drainage of the fluid to another part of the body.<br>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/about-us\/\">cardiothoracic surgeon in Singapore<\/a>\u00a0will discuss options with you as to what will be suitable for your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview What is Chylothorax? Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space (the thin space between the lung and the chest cavity). 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