Chylous ascites: A rare complication of thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax

Ron C. Gaba; Charles A. Owens; James T. Bui; Tami C. Carrillo; M. Grace Knuttinen

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Chylous ascites: A rare complication of thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax

Ron C. Gaba, Charles A. Owens, James T. Bui, Tami C. Carrillo, M. Grace Knuttinen

Diagnostic Radiology

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	S245-S249
Journal	Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume	34
Issue number	SUPPL. 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-010-9900-4
State	Published - Feb 2011

Keywords

Ascites
Embolization
Embolotherapy
Peritoneal cavity fluid

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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