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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Thoracic Medicine

Background:

  • Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a rare complication following cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of postsurgical chylothorax present significant clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case series on managing postsurgical chylothorax.
  • To illustrate diverse therapeutic approaches for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case 1 & 2: Lipiodol lymphangiography for visualization and occlusion of the lymphatic duct.
  • Case 3: Thoracic duct embolization to close the efferent duct.
  • Case 4: Revision thoracoscopy with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-guided thoracic duct ligation.

Main Results:

  • Successful resolution of chylothorax in all four cases using distinct interventional techniques.
  • Lipiodol lymphangiography effectively identified and occluded the injured lymphatic duct.
  • Thoracic duct embolization and ICG-guided ligation provided successful closure of the chylous pathway.

Conclusions:

  • Postsurgical chylothorax management benefits from a range of therapeutic options.
  • A tailored, stepwise approach is crucial for effectively treating individual patient cases of chylothorax.