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Chylothorax is a rare complication following thyroid surgery. Management of this complication can be conservative or surgical. We report two cases of chylothorax following excision of retrosternal goiter and neck dissection. The relevant literature is reviewed regarding the management strategy, highlighting the importance of surgical anatomy. How to cite this article Nalukurthi SC, Kishore J, Samarasam I, Gnanamuthu BR, Paul Mj. Chylothorax Following Thyroid Surgery: A Report of two Cases and Review of Management Strategies. World J Endoc Surg 2014;6(3):115-118.
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