Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Sealing with LigaSure in Two Children with Refractory Postoperative Chylothorax

Abstract

Thoracoscopic coagulation and section of the thoracic duct above the diaphragm with the LigaSure device appears to be a simple, effective, and safe therapeutic option for treatment of refractory postoperative chylothorax in children.