Massive pleural effusion in porous diaphragm syndrome due to lymphatic leakage after pelvic surgery

Abstract

Key message We present the case of a patient who developed a massive right pleural effusion after pelvic surgery, not thoracic surgery. Lymphatic leakage into the abdominal cavity after pelvic surgery can cause massive pleural effusion when complicated with porous diaphragm syndrome.

Keywords

• lymphatic leakage
• pelvic surgery
• pleural effusion
• porous diaphragm syndrome