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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Postoperative Chylothorax
The thoracic duct, a primary central common drainage pathway for the lymphatic system of the trunk and lower extremities, is anatomically close to the esophagus. Roughly 0.5% to 2.0% of patients undergoing thoracic surgery, especially esophagectomy, will suffer iatrogenic thoracic…