Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2003 Nov;36(11):883-885.
Ligation of Thoracic Duct Via Extrapleural Approach for the Treatment of Chylothorax: Report of 1 case
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pochon CHA University, Gumi CHA Hospital, Korea. doa1224@intizen.com
Abstract
- Traditional surgical management of chylothorax refractory to conservative treatment is thoracic duct ligation through a right open thoracotomy. A new surgical procedure of ligation of the thoracic duct via extrapleural approach is presented. Its advantages are less invasive, no need of a new drainage tube, and easier to expose the thoracic duct than the conventional transthoracic approach. We experienced a new surgical method in the treatment of the chylothorax and report it with literatures.
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