Thoracic duct disruption without lymphangiographic thoracic duct visualization for refractory chylothorax: A case report

Thoracic duct disruption without lymphangiographic thoracic duct visualization for refractory chylothorax: A case report

Percutaneous treatments, including thoracic duct embolization (TDE) and thoracic duct disruption (TDD), are reportedly effective and safe alternatives to surgical thoracic duct ligation for refractory chylothorax. When catheterization of the thoracic duct is impossible, TDD can be performed as long...

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Main Authors: Takaki Hirano, MD, Masayoshi Yamamoto, MD, Hiroshi Kondo, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Oba, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Chylothorax
Lymphangiography
Thoracic duct
Thoracic duct disruption
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332300732X

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