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The anatomy of the thoracic duct varies considerably. This can make it diff
icult to locate during oesophageal surgery, especially in the fasted patien
t. We describe the technique of administering cream orally before primary o
esophageal surgery, to aid in the identification of the thoracic duct. The
duct along with other lymphatic channels can then be ligated as appropriate
, helping to reduce the incidence of postoperative chylothorax. (C) 2001 El
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