Postoesophagectomy chylothorax: A single ‐centre, 14‐year review

ConclusionBy routinely screening for chylothorax, the incidence was found to be 9 per cent, higher than that reported in the literature. The biochemical leak subgroup was found to have a higher 1 ‐month morbidity rate. This could suggest that biochemical leakage of chyle might have a clinical impact on the recovery of postoesophagectomy patients.

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Source: Surgical Practice - May 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Samuel Tsoon ‐Wuan Lo, Kar‐Hei Lam, Hiu‐Ying Lam, Kevin Ka‐Fai Wong, Siu‐Kee Leung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research