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Table 1 Characteristics of pleural effusion

From: Post-esophagectomy chylothorax refractory to mass ligation of thoracic duct above diaphragm: a case report

Pleural fluid

Value

Reference value

Protein (g/L)

20.9

10–20

LDH

310 U/L

˂50% of plasma level (100–300 U/L)

Leukocyte ( cells/mL)

3200

450

Lymphocyte (%)

67

10

Triglyceride (mmol/L)

11.3

 < 1.24

Cholesterol (mmol/L)

0.28

 < 5.17

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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