Chylothorax is a complication of thoracic surgery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Chylothorax is a potential complication of thoracic surgery. Chylothorax is the leakage of chyle from the thoracic duct of the lymphatic system into the pleural space. It can occur in response to trauma or neoplasm, or after a surgical procedure in the cavity.
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