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Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse
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Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse

Published on: March 8, 2013

Lymphangiography: a case study.

Labib H Syed1, Christos S Georgiades, Vicki L Hart

  • 1Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|February 18, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Lymphatic leaks can be life-threatening surgical complications. This study presents a minimally invasive percutaneous approach to disrupt the cisterna chyli, offering a new treatment for thoracic duct lymphatic leaks.

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Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Lymphatic System Disorders

Background:

  • Lymphatic leaks are rare but serious complications following various surgical procedures.
  • Conservative management is often insufficient for refractory cases, making surgical intervention a primary treatment option.
  • While radiology aids diagnosis, interventional radiology offers minimally invasive treatment options for lymphatic leaks, a field developed over the last decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a minimally invasive interventional radiology technique for managing lymphatic leaks.
  • To present a case study utilizing percutaneous disruption of the cisterna chyli for thoracic duct lymphatic leak treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A case of thoracic duct lymphatic leak was treated using a percutaneous approach.
Keywords:
Lymphangiogramcisterna chililymphatic leak

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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse
09:52

Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse

Published on: March 8, 2013

  • The procedure involved targeted disruption of the cisterna chyli.

    • Main Results:

    • The percutaneous disruption of the cisterna chyli was successfully employed to manage the lymphatic leak.
    • This minimally invasive technique offers an alternative to traditional surgical management.

    Conclusions:

    • Percutaneous disruption of the cisterna chyli is a viable minimally invasive treatment for thoracic duct lymphatic leaks.
    • Interventional radiology provides effective solutions for complex lymphatic leak cases refractory to conservative measures.