Management of thoracic duct injury associated with fracture-dislocation of the spine following blunt trauma
Silen, M.L.; Weber, T.R.
Journal of Trauma 39(6): 1185-1187
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 7500419 Document Number: 454135
Thoracic duct injuries accompanying blunt thoracic trauma are rare. A significant number of these lesions, however, are associated with fracture-dislocation of the spine. In this report, we discuss the surgical management of chylothorax in this setting.
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