Risk Factors for Postoperative Chylothorax After Radical Subtotal Esophagectomy

ConclusionsThis study revealed that post-chemoradiotherapy and high intraoperative fluid balance are predictors of chylothorax after esophagectomy. The elucidation of clinicopathological factors that can predict the incidence of chylothorax will help to establish more effective perioperative management for esophageal cancer patients.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research