The management of intractable lymphocyst following radical hysterectomy.
Six cases of intractable lymphocyst occurred in a series of 108 patients undergoing radical hysterectomy, an incidence rate of 5.6%. The complexities of pelvic lymphocyst are illustrated by their unusual presentation and problems in their management. Large lymphocysts should initially be treated by percutaneous catheter drainage before resorting to peritoneal marsupialization.
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology