Ligation of Thoracic Duct Via Extrapleural Approach for the Treatment of Chylothorax: Report of 1 case.
- Author:
Sung Wan KIM
1
;
Duk Sil KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pochon CHA University, Gumi CHA Hospital, Korea. doa1224@intizen.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chylothorax;
Thoracic duct
- MeSH:
Chylothorax*;
Drainage;
Ligation*;
Thoracic Duct*;
Thoracotomy
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2003;36(11):883-885
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
