Thoracoscopic treatment of primary chylopericardium.

Sakata, S; Yoshida, I; Otani, Y; Ishikawa, S; Morishita, Y · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The development of video-assisted thoracoscopy has changed the practice of thoracic surgery. This report describes a 20-year-old man who successfully underwent thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation and partial pericardiectomy for primary chylopericardium. We recommend a right-sided thoracoscopic approach to the thoracic duct in the lower thoracic cavity.

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