Chylous leakage after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a systematic review

Abstract Background Chylous leakage is a rare complication following esophagectomy; however, it can lead to mortality. We aimed to systematically evaluate the factors that may lead to increased chylous leakage after esophagectomy. Methods Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) were s...

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Main Authors: Xing Zheng, Xi Yang, Sujuan Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02764-1