OBJECTIVES: To document the treatment of refractory chyle leaks using thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation and provide systematic guidelines to manage chyle leaks. METHODS: The medical records of ...

Recent research has focused on various surgical techniques and their outcomes in treating idiopathic chylothorax, including thoracic duct ligation (TDL), pericardiectomy, and lymphatic embolization.

Chylothorax: The accumulation of chyle ... which can obstruct airways and lead to respiratory distress. Thoracic Duct: The largest lymphatic vessel in the body, responsible for transporting ...