Mesenteric lymphography and ligation of the thoracic duct in a cat with chylothorax.
Mesenteric lymphography was used to identify and ligate the thoracic duct in a 1-year-old Himalayan cat with chylothorax. Lymphography revealed the thoracic duct to be intact; however, multiple dilated lymphatics, indicative of lymphangiectasia were evident in the cranial portion of the thorax. Hemostatic clips were used to ligate the thoracic duct. The effusion stopped, and 9 months after surgery, effusion has not recurred.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008026:Ligation; D008220:Lymphography; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013897:Thoracic Duct