TE-9005 Diagnostic Film to Illustration - Chylothorax. Lymph fluid, which travels bidirectionally, leaks from the area around the surgical site. A chest tube is placed to drain the buildup of fluid. Anterior X-Ray view of the chest showing a 3.5 flexible chest tube inserted between the right 5th and 6th ribs. Lymph nodes, vessels and thoracic duct.