Thoracic duct embolization via chest tube for a patient with postoperative traumatic chylothorax. [PDF]
Williams E, Hanna N, Mussari B, Chung W.
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Background Postoperative chylothorax is a known but uncommon complication of lung cancer surgery. Progression to chylous pericardial effusion and tamponade is exceedingly rare but can be rapidly fatal if not recognized and treated promptly.
Susanne Boutellier +5 more
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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder with an increasing risk of vascular aneurysm formation and dissection. In this report, we discuss the novel therapeutic use of a fully covered metallic stent for management of ...
Yilin Song, Farhan Ali, Eric M. Goldberg
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Lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization (both antegrade and retrograde approaches) in a case of spontaneous chylous leak after failed thoracic duct ligation. [PDF]
Seth R, Gupta A, Yadav A.
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Case Report: Lymphangiogram and embolization for malignant chylothorax in cancer patients [PDF]
Tumor-related lymphatic obstruction can cause malignant chylothorax, which can be debilitating. Conventional management includes dietary modifications, percutaneous drainage, and medical management (octreotide), most of which prove refractory in high ...
Omar Abdalla +3 more
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Chylothorax after esophagectomy treated with inguinal intranodal lymphangiography and transvenous retrograde thoracic duct embolization. [PDF]
Sato Y +8 more
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Prone-Position Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chyle Leak Following Radical Neck Dissection in a Patient with a Right Aortic Arch [PDF]
A chyle leak can occur as a complication after neck or chest surgery. Such a leak prolongs the hospital stay and is sometimes life-threatening. The treatment options are conservative management, interventional radiologic embolization, and surgery ...
Tanabe, Shunsuke +7 more
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First successful case of percutaneous transabdominal thoracic duct embolization (PTTDE) for chylous ascites resulting from laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery. [PDF]
Yokokawa H +12 more
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Recurrent Spontaneous Chylopericardium Treated by Thoracic Duct Embolization. [PDF]
Bobrowski D +3 more
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