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Laparoscopic transhiatal en‐mass thoracic duct ligation for persistent bilateral spontaneous Chylothorax: A case report.
- Source :
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Clinical Case Reports . Mar2024, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Key Clinical Message: Chylothorax is a rare entity associated with morbidity. Surgical thoracic duct ligation (TDL) by thoracoscopic approach is the recommended choice for persistent chylothorax. However, thoracoscopy is not feasible in case of previous pleurodesis. We describe a successful laparoscopic transhiatal en‐mass TDL in a 61‐year‐old lady for persistent spontaneous chylothorax after failed optimal conservative management and three sessions of pleurodesis. The study shows that laparoscopic transhiatal thoracic duct ligation is an effective alternative in a case where thoracoscopy is not feasible due to various reasons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *THORACIC duct
*CHYLOTHORAX
*THORACOSCOPY
*PLEURODESIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20500904
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176245073
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8618