Loculated mediastinal chylothorax resulting from esophagogastrectomy: a case report.
The thoracic duct is closely related to the esophagus and the pleura. During an esophagogastrectomy, the thoracic duct is at risk for injury, which usually results in chylous pleural effusions. We present an uncommon situation, however, where the pleura was not violated and a large mediastinal lymph collection resulted.
Lautin
J L
JL
Department of Radiology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029.
Baran
S
S
Dumitrescu
O
O
Sakurai
H
H
Halpern
N
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Lautin
E M
EM
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000293:injuries