Surgical management of chronic lymphatic pleural effusions and chronic lymphatic ascites

In brief

This article reviews surgical approaches to managing persistent lymphatic fluid collections in the chest and abdomen, including chylothorax and chylous ascites. The authors discuss diagnostic imaging strategies, patient selection criteria, and surgical techniques such as thoracic duct ligation and shunt placement for cases refractory to medical management.

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