Management of postoperative chylothorax utilizing percutaneous CT-guided drainage.
This case presentation describes a patient who developed postoperative chylothorax after transhiatal esophagectomy for achalasia that was successfully managed by percutaneous drainage. A review of chylothorax causes and treatment options are presented. The effectiveness of percutaneous drainage for treatment of chylothorax is discussed. This minimally invasive method is a valuable alternative to open surgical or thoracoscopic drainage.
Barnidge
Michael
M
Department of Radiology, Louisiana State Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, USA.
Vea
Romulo
R
Rau
Brian
B
Chu
Quyen
Q
Behm
William
W
D'Agostino
Horacio
H
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*