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Recurrent dysphagia after oesophagectomy caused by chylomediastinum

^a Department of Radiology, The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
^b Department of Radiology, West Suffolk NHS Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2QZ, UK
^c Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK

^* Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-1392-403742; fax: +44-1392-402330
robert.lavis{at}nhs.net

Chylothorax is an uncommon but recognized complication of oesophagectomy. We present a case where there was an isolated mediastinal collection of chyle presenting with recurrent dysphagia.

Key Words: Oesophagectomy; Chyle; Chylomediastinum; Dysphagia