Global spine journal
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Global spine journal · Apr 2017
Thoracic Duct Injury Following Cervical Spine Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Review.
Multicenter retrospective case series. ⋯ Damage to the thoracic duct during cervical spine surgery is a relatively rare occurrence. Rapid identification of the disruption of this lymphatic vessel is critical to minimize deleterious effects of this complication.