Thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 1993 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Surgical Endoscopy, volume 7, pages 52-53 (issn: 0930-2794, eissn: 1432-2218,

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Authors: R B, Kent; T W, Pinson;

doi: 10.1007/bf00591238

pmid: 8424235

Thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct

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Abstract

Traditional operative management for chylous drainage refractory to conservative therapy is thoracic duct ligation via right open thoracotomy. This case report details successful thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct for a chylous leak following a left neck dissection. Since the thoracoscopic approach is less morbid than open thoracotomy, early operative management is recommended for thoracic duct injuries.

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Carraway Methodist Medical Center
United States

Keywords

Adult, Postoperative Complications, Thoracotomy, Thoracoscopy, Humans, Female, Thyroid Neoplasms, Chylothorax, Ligation, Carcinoma, Papillary, Thoracic Duct

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