The patient, a 2-month-old infant, was diagnosed with congenital chylothorax at birth. When the condition is severe, the patient experienced rapid breathing and even obvious symptoms of respiratory distress.

The patient presents with bilateral pleural effusion of significant volume. In addition, due to significant loss of chyle, the patient’s nutrition and immunity have severely deteriorated, with virtually no increase in weight, still remaining around 2.5 kg as at birth. The patient’s condition is critical and urgent treatment is required.