Chylothorax associated with lymphatic reflux in a thoracic duct tributary after lung cancer surgery
Abstract Chyle leaks are attributed to damage to the thoracic duct itself or its tributaries during surgery. Chylothorax after lung cancer surgery can occur due to damaged thoracic duct tributaries; however, little is known of the mechanism involved. A 71‐year‐old female underwent a left upper lobec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Thoracic Cancer |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/1759-7714.14062 |