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  1. A review of the postoperative lymphatic leakage - PMC

    Compared with lymphorrhea, the only difference is the chyle exudation not lymph fluid. There are very few articles regarding chylorrhea due to confused classification with other types of …

  2. Chyle Leak: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

    Chyle leak is an uncommon but significant medical condition in which lymphatic fluid, known as chyle, escapes from the lymphatic system into areas such as the chest, abdomen, or other …

  3. Chyle Leak: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Aug 12, 2022 · Chyle leaks are when your lymphatic vessels become damaged, and chyle — a fluid — leaks into nearby tissues, causing swelling and other symptoms. Most chyle leaks …

  4. Chyle - Wikipedia

    It is formed in the small intestine during digestion of fatty foods, and taken up by lymph vessels specifically known as lacteals. The lipids in the chyle are colloidally suspended in chylomicrons.

  5. Lymph And Chyle - ChestofBooks.com

    As these two fluids are generally mixed in the thoracic duct, whence the lymph is commonly obtained for examination, we may discuss them together, though the lymph might more …

  6. Chyle | Lymphatic Fluid, Lipids & Proteins | Britannica

    Chyle, lymph laden with fat that has been absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine. The fat globules, which give chyle a milky appearance, have a thin protein coating and are a …

  7. Understanding Lymphatic Anatomy and Abnormalities at Imaging

    Feb 18, 2022 · There is a wide spectrum of lymphatic disorders ranging from congenital malformations to other processes leading to lymph and/or chyle accumulation or lymphatic …

  8. Chylous Ascites: A Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and

    Chylous ascites (CA) is a rare form of ascites that results from the leakage of lipid-rich lymph into the peritoneal cavity. This usually occurs due to trauma and rupture of the lymphatics or …

  9. Chylothorax: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Chylothorax (pronounced “kai-low-THOR-aks”) is a condition where fluid (chyle) from your lymphatic system leaks into the space around your lungs. Your lymphatic system — a series of …

  10. MANAGEMENT OF CHYLE LEAK FOLLOWING HEAD AND NECK …

    Chyle leak is a more serious complication compared to lymphatic leakage. Chyle leak can lead to a systemic metabolic imbalance, a prolonged wound healing and longer hospital stay (3).