First successful case of percutaneous transabdominal thoracic duct embolization (PTTDE) for chylous ascites resulting from laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery. [PDF]
A 61-year-old woman underwent laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) with extragastric lymph node dissection (D2). Two months later, she was readmitted to hospital to be treated for chylous ascites.
Yokokawa H +12 more
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Lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization following unsuccessful thoracic duct ligation: Imaging findings and outcomes [PDF]
To summarize the imaging findings and outcomes of thoracic duct (TD) embolization (TDE) performed in patients with chylous leaks persisting after TD ligation (TDL).In this review of 50 patients (30 males and 20 females; median age, 54 years) referred for TDE following unsuccessful surgical TDL, records were reviewed for lymphangiographic findings ...
Gregory J, Nadolski, Maxim, Itkin
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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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Percutaneous translymphatic thoracic duct embolization for treatment of chylothorax [PDF]
A modified technique for transabdominal, translymphatic occlusion of the thoracic duct is described. During unilateral lymphangiography an abdominal lymph vessel was punctured with a fine needle under fluoroscopic guidance, and a 4 French access to the lymph system established. The thoracic duct was successfully embolized with coils and tissue adhesive
H, Schild, A, Hirner
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Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information ...
Nikunj Rashmikant Chauhan
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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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Antegrade or retrograde approach for thoracic duct embolization? Inhalation may be part of the answer. [PDF]
Gahide G, Sam K.
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Treatment of postoperative lymphorrhea with oil lymphography and thoracic duct embolization [PDF]
Vendelı́n Chovanec +6 more
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Thoracic Duct Embolization, Unexplained Thoracic Duct Occlusions, and Lymphatic Anomalies [PDF]
Juan Carlos López‐Gutiérrez
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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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