Lipiodol is an iodinated poppy seed oil first synthesized in 1901. Originally developed for
therapeutic purposes, it has mainly become a diagnostic contrast medium since the 1920s …

Objective The current study assesses the effects of platelet-rich plasma-fibrin glue (PRP-FG)
dressing along with oral vitamin E and C on wound healing and biochemical markers in …

Background Chyle leakage is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication
following esophageal resections. The optimal management strategy is not clear, with a …

While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are regarded as one of the highest forms of
clinical research, the robustness of their P values can be difficult to ascertain. Defined as the …

Chylothorax is a crucial postoperative complication of esophagectomy. Characterized by the
leakage of chyle and lymphatic fluid through the thoracic duct, chylothorax could result in …

Introduction Chyle leak is an uncommon yet potentially fatal complication of
oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. The management of chyle leak is a debated …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of thoracic duct embolization
(TDE) on the management of postoperative chyle leakage. Methods We retrospectively …

Background: The aging face can be surgically treated with a face-lift (rhytidectomy);
however, bleeding and hematoma are complications that surgeons seek to prevent …

Introduction: Pleurodesis is used to obliterate the pleural space, most commonly in patients
with symptomatic malignant pleural effusions but also in patients with benign effusions or …

Purpose Chylothorax is a rare and challenging complication of thoracic surgery. Whereas
most current studies focus on postoperative treatment and preventative measures for …