Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Feb 2007
Case ReportsThoracoscopic thoracic duct sealing with LigaSure in two children with refractory postoperative chylothorax.
Chylothorax is an uncommon complication of cardiac surgery. We report two cases of the thoracoscopic management of persistent postoperative chylothorax by thoracic duct thermofusion and section with the LigaSure device. ⋯ 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.