Selective Lymphatic Duct Embolization in Patients With Chylothorax and Thoracic Duct Side-Branch Injury. [PDF]
CureusChylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a potentially fatal condition that necessitates intervention. Options range from conservative treatment, such as dietary modifications and pharmacological therapy, to percutaneous and ...
Soliman S +5 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization in Post-neck Dissection Chylous Leakage: A Case Series of Six Patients and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol, 2020 Moussa AM +5 more
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Chylothorax secondary to venous outflow obstruction treated with transcervical retrograde thoracic duct cannulation with embolization and venous reconstruction [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2018 A chylothorax may be due to either direct trauma or occlusion of the thoracic duct. Treatments include antegrade or retrograde glue and coil embolization as well as thoracic duct stent graft placement.
Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick, MD, MPH, DABR +5 more
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Minimally invasive triumph: the role of thoracic duct embolization in managing severe post-esophagectomy chylothorax. [PDF]
Am J Transl ResChylothorax, a rare and severe complication of esophageal cancer surgery, results from damage to the lymphatic system. We report on a 70-year-old female with esophageal cancer and a history of poorly managed diabetes who developed high-flow chylothorax ...
Yan R, Gao S, Xia P.
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Thoracic Duct Embolization via Retrograde Cannulation of a Leaking Stump through the Thoracic Cavity. [PDF]
Interv Radiol (Higashimatsuyama)Thoracic duct embolization has emerged as an alternative treatment for refractory chylothorax, in addition to thoracic duct ligation. Thoracic duct embolization is typically performed via direct puncture of the cisterna chyli and cannulation of the ...
Kishino M +8 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Chylous Leaks [PDF]
Seminars in Interventional Radiology, 2011 Chylous leaks, such as chylothorax and chylopericardium, are uncommon effusions resulting from the leakage of intestinal lymphatic fluid from the thoracic duct (TD) and its tributaries, or intestinal lymphatic ducts. The cause can be either traumatic (thoracic surgery) or nontraumatic (idiopathic, malignancy).
Eric, Chen, Maxim, Itkin
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Efficacy of Thoracic Duct Embolization in Managing Severe Refractory Chyle Leak Post-cervical Reconstruction in a Patient With Liver Cirrhosis: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusThis case report describes a patient with a history of liver cirrhosis who underwent neck reconstruction surgery and subsequently experienced substantial chyle leakage, reaching volumes of up to 6,620 mL per day.
Nagaoka M +4 more
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Occlusion of thoracic duct stent resulting in recurrent chyluria: role of renal-lymphatic fistula embolization [PDF]
CVIR Endovascular, 2023 Background Thoracic duct (TD) stenting is considered a treatment option for certain pathological conditions caused by TD obstruction, such as chyluria. Several studies have reported on the efficacy of TD stent treatment for both obstructive and leakage ...
Tran Quoc Hoa +6 more
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From Dust to Casts: Plastic Bronchitis in a Drywall Worker Treated With Thoracic Duct Embolization. [PDF]
J Investig Med High Impact Case RepPlastic bronchitis is a rare pulmonary condition, most frequently observed in children, that can lead to respiratory failure due to airway obstruction.
Clarke K +6 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Noonan Syndrome: A Case Report
The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, 2023 Mohammad Arabi +3 more
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