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Thoracoscopic approach in the treatment of thoracic duct injuries - case reports and review of the literature

. 2022 Summer ; 161 (3-4) : 144-146.

Language English Country Czech Republic Media print

Document type Case Reports, Journal Article, Review

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PubMed 36100454
PII: 131758
Knihovny.cz E-resources

Thoracic duct injuries are very rare due to its protected location. Duct is most often injured in polytraumas and during operations in his vicinity. Treatment is primarily conservative, based on a low-fat diet or parenteral nutrition and adequate chest drainage. If the conservative management fails, a surgical duct ligation via thoracotomy, or more conveniently thoracoscopic approach, is necessary. The presented case reports describe the surgical treatment of isolated injury of the thoracic duct via thoracoscopic approach.

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