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.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Chylothorax / prevention & control*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thoracic Duct / surgery*