It is grouped with other reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders and has no exclusions or annotations. These codes are used to classify specific pleural diseases such as chylous effusion, fibrothorax, hemothorax, and other less common pleural disorders Postoperative chyle leak is a rare but serious complication of head and neck surgery
Chyle leakage
Chyle leak can lead to a systemic metabolic imbalance, a prolonged wound healing and longer hospital stay
Early identification and treatment are crucial for good.
Chylous effusion is a condition where chyle, a milky fluid, accumulates in the pleural cavity It can be caused by trauma, tumors, infections, or medical treatments
