Is prophylactic thoracic duct ligation warranted in all patients undergoing esophagectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg
.
2011 Dec;92(6):2302; author reply 2302.
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.07.074.
Authors
Sabita Jiwnani
,
George Karimundackal
,
Marzi Mehta
,
C S Pramesh
PMID:
22115256
DOI:
10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.07.074
No abstract available
Publication types
Letter
Comment
MeSH terms
Chylothorax / prevention & control*
Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Male
Thoracic Duct / surgery*