Successful Percutaneous Thoracic Duct Embolization for Chylothorax After Total Arch Replacement

Chylothorax after cardiac surgery is a rare complication associated with severe morbidity and mortality. This report documents successful treatment with percutaneous thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax after total arch replacement. A 69-year-old man underwent replacement of the aortic arch to...

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Main Authors: Fumihiro Kitashima, MD, Naohiro Shimada, MD, Yojiro Machii, MD, Masashi Tanaka, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Texas Heart Institute 2024-04-01
Series:Texas Heart Institute Journal
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Online Access:https://meridian.allenpress.com/thij/article-pdf/51/1/e228077/3356406/i1526-6702-51-1-e228077.pdf