Laparoscopic thoracic duct clipping for persistent chylothorax after extrapleural pneumonectomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a 68-year-old man who was treated by laparoscopic thoracic duct clipping for persistent chylothorax after an extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Initial conservative treatment did not resolve the postoperative chylothorax. A second surgery through the thoracic approach was considered invasive and difficult after extrapleural pneumonectomy. A laparoscopic approach proved effective and resolved the chylothorax. Thus, laparoscopic thoracic duct clipping is considered very useful for treating chylothorax.
Medical subject headings
- Chylothorax
- Laparoscopy
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Neoplasms
- Pneumonectomy
- Thoracic Duct