Laparoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct for the treatment of traumatic chylothorax

Laparoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct for the treatment of traumatic chylothorax

Laparoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct was successfully used in the treatment of traumatic chylothorax where video-assisted thoracoscopy and conservative methods had failed. This minimally invasive approach contributed to the early discharge of our patient.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A 2008-08, Vol.18 (4), p.614-615
Hauptverfasser: Pandey, Ramesh, Lee, Douglas Fenton
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidental Falls
Adult
Chylothorax - etiology
Chylothorax - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Ligation - methods
Male
Thoracic Duct - surgery
Thoracic Injuries - complications
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Zusammenfassung:Laparoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct was successfully used in the treatment of traumatic chylothorax where video-assisted thoracoscopy and conservative methods had failed. This minimally invasive approach contributed to the early discharge of our patient.
ISSN:1092-6429
1557-9034
DOI:10.1089/lap.2007.0243