Thoracoscopic ligation of a thoracic duct leakage

Chest. 1994 Oct;106(4):1233-4. doi: 10.1378/chest.106.4.1233.

Abstract

A patient in whom a chylothorax developed 4 years after treatment of a soft-tissue sarcoma by resection and radiotherapy is described. The thoracic duct leak could be identified and closed by thoracoscopic intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chylothorax / etiology
  • Chylothorax / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ligation / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleurodesis
  • Suture Techniques
  • Talc / administration & dosage
  • Thoracic Duct*
  • Thoracoscopy

Substances

  • Talc