Selective Lymphatic Duct Embolization in Patients With Chylothorax and Thoracic Duct Side-Branch Injury. [PDF]
Chylothorax, 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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Background Postoperative lymphatic leakage is a complication of ineffective conservative treatment for retroperitoneal mass. Herein, we report a case of lymphatic leakage that arose after retroperitoneal tumor resection and that was treated with ...
Go Kinoshita +6 more
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Case Report: Thoracic duct ligation for left-sided chylothorax after pneumonectomy with contralateral VATS procedure using indocyanine green fluorescence [PDF]
IntroductionChylothorax is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural cavity.
Chiara Anna Schiena +10 more
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Atypical manifestation of pulmonary lymphatic perfusion syndrome treated with percutaneous lymphatic embolization [PDF]
We report a case of a 62-year-old male with a history of obesity, COPD, diabetes, and smoking, who presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion.
Melika Rezaee +3 more
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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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Chylous pericardial tamponade following postoperative chylothorax after right upper lobectomy: a case report of a rare entity [PDF]
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 Presenting as Hemorrhage From Arteriobiliary Fistula: Endoscopic Management of Hemostasis [PDF]
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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Thoracic Duct Embolization in Post-neck Dissection Chylous Leakage: A Case Series of Six Patients and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Moussa AM +5 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization via Ultrasound-Guided Direct Retrograde Thoracic Duct Access
Ashwin P. Deshmukh +2 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Noonan Syndrome: A Case Report
M. Arabi +3 more
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