Chylous ascites: a rare complication of thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax.
Thoracic duct embolization represents a safe and effective method to treat postsurgical chylothorax. Complications of this procedure are rare despite transabdominal puncture of lymphatic channels for thoracic duct access, and chylous ascites is unreported. Herein, we describe a case of chylous ascites formation after lymphatic puncture and attempted cannulation. Our management approach is also discussed.
Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. rgaba@uic.edu
Ron C
RC
Gaba
Charles A
CA
Owens
James T
JT
Bui
Tami C
TC
Carrillo
M Grace
MG
Knuttinen
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D015505:Chest Tubes; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000628:therapy*; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000628:therapy*; D003287:Contrast Media; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008220:Lymphography; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000293:injuries; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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