Intractable chylous leak after radical esophagectomy treated with radiotherapy

Intractable chylous leak after radical esophagectomy treated with radiotherapy

Abstract Postoperative chylous leak after esophagectomy is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that results in hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and immunologic deficiency. However, the management of postoperative chylous leak remains controversial. Following a diagn...

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Main Authors: Seha Ahn, Heejin Lee, Joon Kyu Kang, In Sub Kim, Youngkyu Moon, Jung Suk Choi, Yoo Dong Won, Seong Cheol Jeong, Si Young Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Chylous leak
Radical esophagectomy
Radiotherapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02419-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02419-7

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