Is prophylactic thoracic duct ligation warranted in all patients undergoing esophagectomy?
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.07.074
Is prophylactic thoracic duct ligation warranted in all patients undergoing esophagectomy?
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Prevention of chylothorax complicating extensive esophageal resection by mass ligation of thoracic duct: a random control study.Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Jun;91(6):1770-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.070. Epub 2011 May 4. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011. PMID: 21536248 Clinical Trial.
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