Preventing of chylothorax after oesophagectomy by routine pre-operative administration of oral cream

Authors
Shackcloth, MJ Poullis, M Lu, J Page, RD
Citation
Mj. Shackcloth et al., Preventing of chylothorax after oesophagectomy by routine pre-operative administration of oral cream, EUR J CAR-T, 20(5), 2001, pp. 1035-1036
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
10107940 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1035 - 1036
Database
ISI
SICI code
1010-7940(200111)20:5<1035:POCAOB>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
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 sevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.