Chylothorax in the dog and cat

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1987 Mar;17(2):271-83. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(87)50027-4.

Abstract

The etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of chylothorax are discussed in this article. A detailed discussion of thoracic duct anatomy, physiology, and methods of lymphangiography is included. The information presented is a review of previous literature, an update on recently completed studies, and speculation about where future research is needed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cat Diseases / etiology*
  • Cat Diseases / therapy
  • Cats
  • Chylothorax / diagnosis
  • Chylothorax / etiology
  • Chylothorax / therapy
  • Chylothorax / veterinary*
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis
  • Dog Diseases / etiology*
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Lymphangiectasis / complications
  • Lymphangiectasis / veterinary
  • Thoracic Duct / anatomy & histology
  • Thoracic Duct / physiology