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Management of postoperative chylothorax utilizing percutaneous CT-guided drainage.

This case presentation describes a patient who developed postoperative chylothorax after transhiatal esophagectomy for achalasia that was successfully managed by percutaneous drainage. A review of chylothorax causes and treatment options are presented. The effectiveness of percutaneous drainage for treatment of chylothorax is discussed. This minimally invasive method is a valuable alternative to open surgical or thoracoscopic drainage.