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Chylothorax after thoracoscopic esophagectomy.

M Takemura1, H Osugi, T Tokuhara

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan.

The Japanese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|May 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Chylothorax, a rare complication of esophagectomy, can be effectively treated with thoracic duct ligation. This minimally invasive approach proved safe and successful in two patients, offering a viable solution for post-operative thoracic duct injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Thoracoscopic esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy is a procedure for thoracic esophageal cancer.
  • Chylothorax is a potential complication following this surgery.
  • Two cases of chylothorax occurred in a cohort of 30 patients.

Observation:

  • Chylothorax presented as significant pleural effusion post-esophagectomy.
  • One patient underwent open thoracotomy for thoracic duct ligation, while the other had a thoracoscopic ligation.
  • Both patients experienced decreased effusion and successful recovery after duct ligation.

Findings:

  • Thoracic duct injury is a recognized risk in thoracoscopic esophagectomy.
  • Thoracoscopic ligation of the thoracic duct is an effective treatment for chylothorax.

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  • The procedure was deemed safe and successful in the observed cases.

    • Implications:

    • Minimally invasive thoracic duct ligation offers a safe and effective treatment for post-esophagectomy chylothorax.
    • Awareness of thoracic duct injury as a pitfall in thoracoscopic procedures is crucial.
    • This approach may improve outcomes for patients experiencing this complication.