Which of the following is associated with injury to the thoracic duct and leaking lymphatic fluid into the pleural space?

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Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space due to injury to the thoracic duct, which carries chyle (a lymphatic fluid that contains fats and proteins) from the digestive system. Hydrothorax is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space due to non-lymphatic causes, such as heart failure or liver disease. Hemothorax is the accumulation of blood in the pleural space due to trauma or injury to blood vessels. Pneumothorax is the accumulation of air in the pleural space due to trauma or lung disease.

Which of the Following Is Associated with Injury to the Thoracic