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In addition to imaging the lymphatics and detecting various types of lymphatic leakage, lymphangiography is a therapeutic option for patients with chylothorax, chylous ascites, and lymphatic fistula. Percutaneous thoracic duct embolization, transabdominal catheterization of the cisterna chyli or thoracic duct, and subsequent embolization of the thoracic duct is an alternative to surgical ligation of the thoracic duct. In this pictorial review, we present the detailed technique, clinical applications, and complications of lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization.
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Humans , Catheterization , Chylothorax/diagnostic imaging , Chylous Ascites/diagnostic imaging , Embolization, Therapeutic , Lymph Nodes/diagnostic imaging , Lymphography , Thoracic Duct/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of lauromacrogol injection for the treatment of post-operative breast cancer lym-phatic fistula. Methods:A mixture of lauromacrogol and air from the drainage tube was injected to the treatment group. The site of the residual cavity was bound with appropriate pressure for 24 h. The control group was treated with traditional methods. Results:The lym-phatic fistula of the treatment group disappeared after the mixture of lauromacrogol and air was injected to the patients. All of the 12 cases were subjected to a follow-up session. No recurrence of lymphatic fistula was observed. The differences between the treatment group and the control group were significant. Conclusion:The results revealed the efficacy of lauromacrogol injection for the treatment of post-operative breast cancer lymphatic fistula. Hence, this method could be applied for the preliminary treatment of lymphatic fistula.
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Objective To analyze prevention and management of lymphatic fistula after cervical lymph node dissection in thyroid carcinoma.Methods Clinical data of 9 cases of lymphatic fistula following neck dissection were analyzed retrospectively from Jan.2004 to Apr.2009.Results Of the 9 cases,4 cases had chylous fistula(3 were on the leftside and 1 was on the rightside),1 case had chylotborax,1 case had pleural effusion lymph,and 3 cases showed light yellow lymph.AII patients were cured finally by conservative methods.Conclusions Most lymphatic fistula can be cured by non-surgical treatment.Surgeons need to be familiar with the anatomic structure of neck lymphatic vessels.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the causes of groin lymphatic fistula after transluminal ultrason ic angioplasty (TUA) in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis(DVT) of lower extremity through groin incision. Methods A retrospective anal ysis of the causes of groin lymphatic fistula(GLF) in 72 patients with DVT after treatment of ultrasonic ablation was made. ResultsTUA and thr ombectomy using Forgaty balloon catheter for DVT of lower extremity achieved successful recanalization in all the 72 cases (100%). Of the 72 cases,51 had i liac vein stenosis,the venous stenosis disappeared after balloon dilation;amo ng the 51 cases ,6 cases received stent placement. GLF occurred postoperati vely in 60 cases. No death occurred in this series. ConclusionsTUA is an effective method in the treatment of DVT of lower extremity,but t he incidence of postoperative GLF is high.The causes of GLF may be related to the injury of lymphatic vessels, increase of quantity of lymph flow induced by increased venous pressure, infection, surgical technique factors and postop erative medicine therapy etc.