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  • Title: Thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct.
    Author: Kent RB, Pinson TW.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 1993; 7(1):52-3. PubMed ID: 8424235.
    Abstract:
    Traditional operative management for chylous drainage refractory to conservative therapy is thoracic duct ligation via right open thoracotomy. This case report details successful thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct for a chylous leak following a left neck dissection. Since the thoracoscopic approach is less morbid than open thoracotomy, early operative management is recommended for thoracic duct injuries.
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