Crosthwaite G L, Joypaul B V, Cuschieri A
Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, UK.
J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1995 Oct;40(5):303-4.
Thoracotomy has long been the conventional surgical approach in dealing with chylothorax due to thoracic duct injury which has been refractory to conservative treatment. The development of thoracoscopic access provides an alternative means of dealing with thoracic duct injuries thereby reducing the morbidity from thoracotomy and prolonged chylous leak. It will encourage earlier intervention in thoracic duct injury.
由于胸导管损伤导致的乳糜胸，经保守治疗无效后，开胸手术长期以来一直是常规的手术治疗方法。胸腔镜手术的发展为处理胸导管损伤提供了一种替代方法，从而降低了开胸手术的发病率和延长的乳糜漏。这将鼓励对胸导管损伤进行早期干预。
