What is the most common cause of a chylothorax?
a. Thoracic duct trauma
b. Abdominal tumor
c. GERD
d. Pyloric stenosis
A
When the thoracic duct is damaged by trauma, a chylothorax can result. Thoracic duct trauma is the most common cause of a chylothorax.
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