“…57,63 If left untreated, chyle leaks can lead to hypovolemia, electrolyte disturbances, malnutrition, and eventually immunosuppression. 58 Diagnosis is made through fluid analysis by paracentesis or thoracentesis. 57,59 Conservative treatment of chylothorax, including diet, chest tube placement, and chemical pleurodesis, is successful in 50 to 88% of cases, and is reasonable to attempt for at least 2 weeks, with some suggesting up to 4 weeks.…”