Thoracic duct ligation is a demanding procedure when the chyle leak and/or the duct itself are not identified. This report describes a new procedure using thoracoscopic closure of the chyle leak by application of a fibrin sealant patch. This strategy was successfully applied for closing (i) a small fistula due to a postoperative lesion of the lymphatic tributary vessels in one case, and (ii) a large fistula due to idiopathic rupture of the thoracic duct in another case.
Keywords: Chylothorax; Fibrin sealant patch; Tachosil; Thoracoscopy; Thymectomy.
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