Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct in a Child with Spontaneous Chylothorax
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- 1 October 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques
- Vol. 16 (5) , 546-549
Abstract
We report a case of a 2-year old girl with a spontaneous chylothorax who presented with respiratory distress. The management of this condition, which included thoracic duct ligation using a thoracoscopic technique, is discussed, and we review the literature on chylothorax.Keywords
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