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  • Title: Early operative management of chylothorax by thoracic duct ligation.
    Author: Mohlala ML, Burrows RC, Mokoena TR.
    Journal: S Afr J Surg; 1989 Mar; 27(1):11-2. PubMed ID: 2658135.
    Abstract:
    Chylothorax following mediastinal mobilisation for carcinoma of the oesophagus can be devastating, especially in malnourished, debilitated patients. Early surgical management in significant chylothorax (+ 500 ml/d) is suggested before nutritional degeneration occurs. Conservative management should be reserved for those patients who drain less than 500 ml/d.
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