Management of chyle leakage after general thoracic surgery: Impact of thoracic duct embolization [PDF]
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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Feasibility study of percutaneous thoracic duct embolization with lower-limb intermittent pneumatic compression devices [PDF]
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2023 PURPOSETo demonstrate intranodal thoracic duct embolization (TDE) for treating chyle leaks following thoracic surgery and the feasibility of applying lower-limb intermittent pneumatic compression devices during TDE.METHODSBetween December 2017 and ...
Ravivarma Balasubramaniam, Mona Mossad
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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Postoperative Lymphatic Fistula [PDF]
Case Reports in Surgery, 2022 Lymphatic fistula as a rare entity particularly emerges after head and neck cancer surgery. It may lead to delayed wound healing, electrolyte loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and immune suppression.
Ayhan Erdemir +2 more
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Giant mediastinal lymphocele after esophagectomy successfully treated with thoracic duct embolization [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021 A 64-year old man had developed a giant mediastinal lymphocele after undergoing esophagectomy for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The thoracic duct was embolized with six micro-coils, followed by embolization using a 1:3 mixture of N-
Peng-Xu Ding, MD, PhD +5 more
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Lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization for persistent chyle leak following augmentation mammoplasty and mastopexy [PDF]
JPRAS OpenChyle leak is a relatively rare post-operative complication of breast and axilla surgery, and the majority of these cases can be managed conservatively.
Leo Issagholian +6 more
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Successful Percutaneous Thoracic Duct Embolization for Chylothorax After Total Arch Replacement [PDF]
Texas Heart Institute JournalChylothorax after cardiac surgery is a rare complication associated with severe morbidity and mortality. This report documents successful treatment with percutaneous thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax after total arch replacement.
Fumihiro Kitashima, MD +3 more
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Novel Use of Obsidio Conformable Embolic in Thoracic Duct Embolization [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology ISVIRChylothorax is a potentially serious condition resulting from thoracic duct injury. When chyle output remains high despite medical management, invasive interventions such as surgical ligation or percutaneous thoracic duct embolization (TDE) may be ...
Chase Labiste +7 more
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Combined antegrade and retrograde thoracic duct embolization for complete transection of the thoracic duct [PDF]
Radiology Case Reports, 2020 Chylothorax is an uncommon complication after thoracoabdominal surgery and is typically due to injury of the thoracic duct (TD) or one of its tributaries. Patients who fail conservative management benefit from thoracic duct embolization (TDE).
Michael Drabkin, MD +4 more
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The essential role of thoracic duct embolization in management of traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax. [PDF]
J Vasc Bras, 2023 This study aims to describe a case series of patients who underwent thoracic duct embolization (TDE) to treat traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax (TIC).
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Sedation With Dexmedetomidine During Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Embolization in an Elderly Man. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 An 83-year-old man underwent cervical esophagectomy and developed a chylothorax as a postoperative complication. We decided to perform lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization for chylous leakage, but it was expected to be challenging to maintain ...
Nakama R, Arai Y, Kobayashi T.
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