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Management of chyluria using percutaneous thoracic duct stenting
CVIR Endovascular, 2022 Background Thoracic duct stenosis or obstruction is one of the causes of chyluria. Although the diagnosis of chyluria is not difficult, treatment is still challenging.
Nguyen Ngoc Cuong +6 more
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Microsurgical Thoracic Duct Lymphovenous Bypass in the Adult Population
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021 Summary:. Thoracic duct occlusion can lead to devastating complications, resulting in recalcitrant chylothoraces, ascites, generalized lymphedema, metabolic derangement, and death. Lymphatic extravasation has traditionally been managed conservatively and,
Sammy Othman, MD +5 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, 2022 To prevent chylothorax after esophageal cancer surgery, it is important to recognize morphological patterns of the thoracic duct intraoperatively. The present study aimed to evaluate the safety and usefulness of near‐infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging ...
Shigeo Tokumaru +4 more
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Management of chyle leakage after general thoracic surgery: Impact of thoracic duct embolization
Thoracic Cancer, 2021 Background The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of thoracic duct embolization (TDE) on the management of postoperative chyle leakage. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the electronic medical record database of 4171 patients who underwent
Yeong Jeong Jeon +8 more
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Thoracic duct lymphography by subcutaneous contrast agent injection in a dog with chylothorax [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2016 A 4-year-old male Japanese Shiba Inu presented with recurrent chylothorax. The thoracic duct was successfully imaged using computed tomography after the injection of an iodine contrast agent into the subcutaneous tissue surrounding the anus. The thoracic
T. Iwanaga, S. Tokunaga, Y. Momoi
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Frontiers in SurgeryIntroductionIn recent years advances have been made in the microsurgical treatment of congenital or acquired central lymphatic lesions. While acquired lesions can result from any surgery or trauma of the central lymphatic system, congenital lymphatic ...
Andrea Weinzierl +15 more
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The cisterna chyli and thoracic duct in pigs (Sus scrofa domestica)
Veterinární Medicína, 2010 Anatomical variations of the thoracic duct course are common in humans and domestic animals. They are important in thoracic surgery and in application of surgical techniques in experimental animals.
M. Duras Gomercic +5 more
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Surgical Endoscopy, 2021 Chyle leaks following oesophagectomy are a frustrating complication of surgery with considerable morbidity. The use of near infra-red (NIR) fluorescence in surgery is an emerging technology and the use of fluorescence to identify the thoracic duct has ...
T. G. Barnes +4 more
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Thoracic duct stent treatment for chyle leak after nephrectomy
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 Chyle leak is a rare and serious condition caused by damaged lymphatic vessels. It can occur after retroperitoneal surgery involving extensive lymphadenectomy for kidney cancer.
Le Hoan, MD, PhD +7 more
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Scandinavian Journal of Surgery, 2021 Background: Thoracic duct chylous fistula is a rare complication following neck surgery, especially for malignant disease. Despite its low incidence, it can be a life-threatening postoperative complication increasing the risk of infection, bleeding ...
D. Parmeggiani +7 more
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