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Published on: March 5, 2016
Lymphangiography for Thoracic Duct Interventions
Michael S Stecker1, Chieh-Min Fan1
1Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Abstract:
Lymph leaks resulting in chylous pleural effusions can be life-threatening. Minimally invasive thoracic duct embolization and disruption have been gaining acceptance as first-line treatment for these leaks. This review discusses the techniques for both pedal and intranodal lymphangiography in detail. It also discusses the use of lymphangiography as a means of targeting a retroperitoneal lymphatic to facilitate thoracic duct interventions for chyle leaks. Finally, outcomes and adverse events pertaining to these thoracic duct interventions are discussed.
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