Ultrasound-guided lymphangiography and interventional embolization of chylous leaks following esophagectomy
Postoperative chylothorax is a serious complication after transthoracic esophagectomy, and is associated with major morbidity due to dehydration and malnutrition. For patients with high-output fistula, re-thoracotomy with ligation of the thoracic duct is the treatment of choice. Radiologic intervent...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Innovative Surgical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2018-0037 |