Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Diagnosing Pulmonary EmbolismDiagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) involves clinical assessment and advanced imaging tests. The preferred diagnostic tool is the spiral (helical) CT scan or CT angiography (CTA), which uses intravenous contrast media to visualize the pulmonary vasculature and identify emboli.A ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan is an alternative for patients unable to receive contrast media. This scan includes both perfusion and ventilation scanning. Perfusion scanning involves...

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Early Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Fistulae.

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR·2026

Same author

A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Global Trends and Research Frontiers on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Liver Diseases.

Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU·2026

Same author

Post-Intubation Tracheal Stenosis: Analysis of 250 Operated Cases and the Legacy of Professor Vicente Forte.

Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes·2026

Same author

Irreversible electroporation combined with immunotherapy versus irreversible electroporation alone for locally advanced pancreatic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)·2026

Same author

Preoperative embolization and lung-sparing robotic surgery in intrathoracic Castleman's disease: case report.

Jornal vascular brasileiro·2026

Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Cytoreductive Surgery With or Without HITHOC for Pleural Mesothelioma: A Meta-analysis of Survival and Perioperative Outcomes.

Annals of surgical oncology·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Dual-phase Cone-beam Computed Tomography to See, Reach, and Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma during Drug-eluting Beads Transarterial Chemo-embolization

Dual-phase Cone-beam Computed Tomography to See, Reach, and Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma during Drug-eluting Beads Transarterial Chemo-embolization

Published on: December 2, 2013

Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Thoracic Duct Sclero-Embolization for Persistent Chylothorax.

Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia¹, Rafael Dahmer Rocha, Juliana Franceschini

¹From the Departments of *Interventional Radiology and †Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil.

Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.)

|September 2, 2016

Summary

Persistent chylothorax, a serious complication, can be effectively treated with computed tomography-guided percutaneous thoracic duct sclero-embolization. This minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and effective solution for refractory chylous leaks after surgery.

More Related Videos

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Dual-phase Cone-beam Computed Tomography to See, Reach, and Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma during Drug-eluting Beads Transarterial Chemo-embolization

Dual-phase Cone-beam Computed Tomography to See, Reach, and Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma during Drug-eluting Beads Transarterial Chemo-embolization

Published on: December 2, 2013

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Thoracoscopic Extended Right Middle Plus Lower Sleeve Lobectomy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Published on: February 27, 2026

Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Interventional Radiology
Vascular Embolization

Background:

Postoperative chylous leak, often from thoracic duct injury, can lead to persistent chylothorax, a morbid condition.
Conventional therapies frequently fail for refractory and long-standing chylous leaks.
Thoracotomy for mediastinal lymphangioma removal presents a specific surgical context for chylous leakage.

Observation:

A case of a refractory, long-standing chylous leak following thoracotomy for mediastinal lymphangioma removal is presented.
The patient had failed conventional treatment methods for the persistent chylothorax.
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous thoracic duct sclero-embolization was employed as an alternative therapy.

Findings:

The percutaneous thoracic duct sclero-embolization procedure resulted in an abrupt decrease in chest tube output.
The chest tube was successfully removed on the 13th postoperative day.
The intervention demonstrated safety and efficacy in managing the persistent chylothorax.

Implications:

CT-guided percutaneous thoracic duct sclero-embolization is a viable and effective treatment option for refractory chylothorax.
This minimally invasive approach may offer an alternative to more aggressive surgical interventions.
The findings suggest potential for improved patient outcomes in managing complex postoperative lymphatic leaks.