Retrograde transvenous lymphatic embolization for postoperative chylous ascites: A report of three cases and literature review

Retrograde transvenous lymphatic embolization for postoperative chylous ascites: A report of three cases and literature review

Percutaneous transabdominal lymphangiography and embolization have been reported as useful approaches for intractable chylothorax or chylous ascites. However, they are often difficult to perform after extensive lymph node dissection because disruption of the antegrade lymphatic flow makes leaks iden...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiko Morikawa, MD, Shinsuke Takenaga, MD, Jun Hasumi, MD, Asami Kano, MD, PhD, Satoshi Tatsuno, MD, PhD, Kenkichi Michimoto, MD, PhD, Tomomi Terayama, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Chylous ascites
Lymphangiography
Retrograde transvenous lymphatic embolization
Lymphopseudoaneurysm sclerotherapy
Lymphopseudoaneurysm embolization
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320303034

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