Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed
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Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) · Sep 1993
Case ReportsBilateral traumatic chylothorax: a complication of fracture-dislocation of the T-spine.
Traumatic chylothorax is a rare complication of fracture-dislocation of the thoracic spine. Not treated adequately, it will be associated with high mortality and morbidity. A review of the English literature shows that bilateral traumatic chylothorax is rarely discussed. ⋯ The mechanism of injury is described. The management strategies are, initially, conservative treatment including chest tube drainage, NPO with total parenteral nutrition (TPN), followed by medium-chain triglyceride diet. Without improvement, surgical measures such as mediastinal ligation of the thoracic duct should be considered.
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Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) · Sep 1993
Case Reports[Pulmonary edema in transcervical endometrial ablation: a case report].
The use of the transcervical resectoscope for endometrial ablation and/or resection of myomas is a relatively new technique in gynecologic surgery. Although complications are uncommon with this procedure, they can occasionally appear and lead to potential hazard. ⋯ After administration of diuretics, sodium supplement and 100% oxygen, complications improved progressively. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 5 without any sequelae.