Bilothorax: A Bitter Complication of Liver Surgery. (3rd March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamers, L. A. C.; Bosscha, K.; van Leuken, M. H.; Moviat, M. A. M.; de Jager, C. P. C.
• Other Names: Imura H. Academic Editor.; Lal G. Academic Editor.; Rallis G. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-03
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/372827
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Bilothorax is a rare condition, mostly associated with surgery involving the biliary system or trauma. In this article a case of bilothorax secondary to liver surgery is reported, which recovered by pleural and abdominal drainage. Bilothorax should be considered as a cause of respiratory detoriation in patients with recent biliary or hepatic surgery.