Early intervention for high output chyle leak after esophagectomy is crucial for improved survival. A retrospective study revealed that patients who received prompt interventional management had similar overall survival to those without leaks. Late intervention and nonoperative management were linked to increased mortality and longer hospital stays compared to early intervention. This highlights the importance of timely and invasive therapeutic interventions for better outcomes in patients with high output chyle leak.
Journal Article by Deboever N, Correa AM (…) Hofstetter WL et 11 al. in Ann Surg
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