Post-esophagectomy chylothorax refractory to mass ligation of thoracic duct above diaphragm: a case report
Abstract Background Post-esophagectomy chylothorax is a relatively rare but potentially lethal complication. The treatment strategy of post-esophagectomy chylothorax remains a subject of debate which mainly focuses on the indication and timing of surgical intervention. For cases in which the leakage...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-02001-7 |