eComment: The use of the LigaSureTM vessel-sealing system is effective for preventing postoperative chylothorax following esophagogastrectomy.
Barbetakis
Nikolaos
N
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, A. Simeonidi 2, 54007 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Asteriou
Christos
C
Salveridis
Nikolaos
N
Lagopoulos
Vassilios
V
D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome