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Conservative Management of Chyle Leak following Thyroid Surgery

Citation Information : Conservative Management of Chyle Leak following Thyroid Surgery. World J Endoc Surg 2015; 7 (3):76-78.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1175

Published Online: 01-12-2008

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


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Mayilvaganan S, Chekavar A, Kapoor R, Agarwal A. Conservative Management of Chyle Leak following Thyroid Surgery. World J Endoc Surg 2015;7(3):76-78.


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