[A rare leak after mastectomy].
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چکیده
Chylous leak is a rare complication after breast cancer surgery. We present the case of a patient with a chylous leak and discuss the management options.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion
دوره 56 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009