A 2-wk conservative treatment regimen preceding thoracic duct ligation is effective and safe for treating post-esophagectomy chylothorax

Postesophagectomy Chylothorax: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

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Current management of postoperative chylothorax

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Output of chyle as an indicator of treatment for chylothorax complicating oesophagectomy

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Chylothorax complicating esophagectomy for cancer: A plea for early thoracic duct ligation

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Surgical Management of Chylothorax

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