Suggest Treatment For Leaky Lymphatic Vessels After Thoracic Surgery

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

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Question : WHAT TYPE OF DOCTOR CAN HELP ME IF MY LYMPHAMPATIC SYSTEM IS LEAKING SEVERLY AFTER SURGERY IVE HAD ACHEST TUBE FOR 2 YEARS DRAINING 100 CC DAILY

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly consult Thoracic Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Persistent discharge from chest tube following thoracic surgery is likely to be due to injury to major lymphatic duct like thoracic duct. I would suggest you to consult Thoracic Surgeon. Further assessment by Radionucleotide scan is important to know the exact site of leakage. Further management will depend on this investigation.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

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