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- Title
Bilateral traumatic chylothorax treated by thoracic duct embolization: A rare treatment for an uncommon problem.
- Authors
Kurklinsky, Andrew K.; McEachen, James C.; Friese, Jeremy L.
- Abstract
Prolonged chylothorax is a rare, life-threatening, pleural effusion that may be encountered in the setting of trauma. Conservative treatment may be successful and is the traditional approach in cases of limited chyle output. Early surgical intervention is required in cases with large refractory chyle output, but may be associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Percutaneous thoracic duct embolization is an uncommon, minimally invasive, safe and effective treatment alternative. We report a case of successful thoracic duct embolization to treat large-volume chylothorax due to blunt trauma.
- Subjects
CHYLOTHORAX; PLEURAL effusions; THORACIC duct; BLUNT trauma; CHEST paracentesis
- Publication
Vascular Medicine, 2011, Vol 16, Issue 4, p284
- ISSN
1358-863X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1177/1358863X11408747