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Harneet Sangha1, Nathan G Savolainen1, Douglas A Murrey2

  • 1Interventional Radiology, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, USA.

Cureus
|August 6, 2024
PubMed

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Chylothorax, lymphatic fluid in the chest, can occur in infants due to trauma. Minimally invasive lymphangiography with thoracic duct embolization offers an effective treatment option for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Chylothorax, characterized by lymphatic fluid accumulation in the pleural space, is a rare condition in infants.
  • While commonly associated with post-thoracic surgery in adults, pediatric cases can stem from diverse etiologies, including trauma.

Keywords:
chylothoraxinterventional radiologylymphangiogramthoracic ductthoracic duct embolization

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