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.
Pandey
Ramesh
R
Department of Upper GI Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia. rpandey@gmp.usyd.edu.au
Lee
Douglas Fenton
DF
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications