Diagnostic Dilemma of Milky Yellow Pleural Effusion

Key Points

• This research aims to improve diagnostic methods for chylothorax by reducing false negatives in non-milky pleural effusions.
• Examined TG/CHOL ratios in pleural effusion samples
• Utilized Sudan III staining for visual confirmation
• Compared diagnostic outcomes before and after integrating methods
• Integrating TG/CHOL ratios with staining significantly reduced false negative rates
• Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for identifying chylothorax
• Improved clarity in categorizing non-milky effusions