Management of chyle leaks following esophageal resection: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

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

Methods

Searches were conducted up to 31 December 2020 on MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science for randomized trials or retrospective studies that evaluated the management of chyle leakage following esophageal resection. Two authors independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed for bias. The protocol was prospectively registered on PROSPERO (CRD: 42021224895) and reported in accordance with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines.

Results

A total of 530 citations were reviewed. Twenty-five studies, totaling 1016 patients met

SUBMITTER: Power R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8597908 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature