Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875585 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The technique of intraoperative thoracic duct mass ligation proved safe and effective. It minimized the risk of postoperative chylothorax in patients who underwent transthoracic esophagectomy for cancer.
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Authors
Fan-Cai MD, Long MD, Yuan-Rong MD, Min MD, Xu MD, PhD,