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Nonoperative thoracic duct embolization for traumatic thoracic duct leak: Experience in 109 patients [PDF]

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2010
To demonstrate the efficacy of a minimally invasive, nonoperative, catheter-based approach to the treatment of traumatic chyle leak.A retrospective review of 109 patients was conducted to assess the efficacy of thoracic duct embolization or interruption for the treatment of high-output chyle leak caused by injury to the thoracic duct.A total of 106 ...
Itkin, Maxim, Kucharczuk, John C., Kwak, Andrew, Trerotola, Scott O., Kaiser, Larry R.   +4 more
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Thoracic duct injury after AO C thoracic spine fracture: A case report

Journal of Orthopaedic Reports, 2023
Purpose: To describe the rare complication of traumatic thoracic duct injury associated significant thoracic spine fractures and describe treatment when conservative treatment is refractory.
Patrick B. Curtin, Benjamin J. Mitchell, Robert R. Hall, III, Michael P. Stauff   +3 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]

, 2015
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 ...
Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi, Kagawa, Shunsuke, Kashima, Hajime, Maeda, Naoaki, Noma, Kazuhiro, Ohara, Toshiaki, Shirakawa, Yasuhiro, Tanabe, Shunsuke   +7 more
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Chylothorax associated with lymphatic reflux in a thoracic duct tributary after lung cancer surgery

Thoracic Cancer, 2021
Chyle leaks are attributed to damage to the thoracic duct itself or its tributaries during surgery. Chylothorax after lung cancer surgery can occur due to damaged thoracic duct tributaries; however, little is known of the mechanism involved.
Hironori Ishida, Ken Nakazawa, Akitoshi Yanagihara, Tetsuya Umesaki, Ryo Taguchi, Akiko Yamada, Hiroyuki Nitanda, Hirozo Sakaguchi   +7 more
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Technical Note: Thoracic duct embolization for treatment of chylothorax: A novel guidance technique for puncture using combined MRI and fluoroscopy

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2012
Thoracic duct embolization (TDE) is an established radiological interventional procedure for thoracic duct injuries. Traditionally, it is done under fluoroscopic guidance after opacifying the thoracic duct with bipedal lymphangiography.
Alampath Praveen, Karumathil Pullara Sreekumar, Puthukudiyil Kader Nazar, Srikanth Moorthy   +3 more
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Microsurgical Thoracic Duct Lymphovenous Bypass in the Adult Population

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. Thoracic duct occlusion can lead to devastating complications, resulting in recalcitrant chylothoraces, ascites, generalized lymphedema, metabolic derangement, and death. Lymphatic extravasation has traditionally been managed conservatively and,
Sammy Othman, MD, Saïd C. Azoury, MD, Kevin Klifto, DO, PharmD, Yoshiko Toyoda, MD, Maxim Itkin, MD, FSIR, Stephen J. Kovach, MD   +5 more
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Survival after lipiodol escape at embolization for lung transplant chylothorax

Respirology Case Reports, 2023
Key message We present imaging of lipiodil escape after thoracic duct embolization for transplant associated chylothorax leading to transient impairment, then resolution.
Hugh Buzacott, Jaideep Vazirani, Gregory Ian Snell   +2 more
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Use of Octreotide in Chylothorax With Mediastinal Mass of Unknown Behaviour: A Case Report. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
A 37‐year‐old woman with chylothorax and a mediastinal mass of uncertain behaviour had persistent pleural drainage despite initial interventions and unavailable advanced options. Octreotide infusion resulted in a marked reduction of drainage and complete resolution.
Geronimo AJ, Monis M.
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Hepatic outflow obstruction created by balloon occlusion of the hepatic vein: induced hepatic hemodynamic changes and the therapeutic applications of hepatic venous occlusion with a balloon catheter in interventional radiology. [PDF]

, 2005
Hepatic outflow obstruction created by balloon occlusion of the hepatic vein induces characteristic angiographic findings in the occluded area: prolonged enhancement on hepatogram followed by reversed portal opacification on the hepatic arteriogram and ...
Hiraki, Takao, Kanazawa, Susumu
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Successful treatment of thoracic duct injury from blunt trauma

Radiology Case Reports, 2023
Chylothorax is a rare condition after blunt trauma. We present a 32-year-olds man with a thoracic duct injury resulting in the right chylothorax after a motor vehicle collision.
Le Thanh Dung, PhD, Than Van Sy, MD, MSc, Ngo Thi Linh, MD, MSc, Dinh Trong Tuyen, MD, Dinh The Hung, MD, MSc, Vu Van Cuong, MD, PhD, Ta Hong Nhung, MD, MSc   +6 more
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