ReviewCardiovascular and interventional radiology2020
Thoracic Duct Embolization in Post-neck Dissection Chylous Leakage: A Case Series of Six Patients and Review of the Literature.
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- Chylous leakage after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a systematic review.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Ethiodized oil interference of planned radioiodine therapy post thoracic duct embolization: report of 2 cases.JCEM case reports · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive radiologic approach to chyle leakage after oncologic cervical surgery: A case report.Radiology case reports · 2026Article
- Dietary interventionsWorld journal of transplantation · 2025Article
- Chyle leak after head and neck surgeries: a comprehensive review of diagnosis and management strategies.Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2024Review
- Bilateral chylothorax after left neck lymphadenectomy for thyroid cancer: A case report.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Chyle Leak After Thyroidectomy and Cervical Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with Thyroid Carcinoma: Results of a Study Involving 36 Patients.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2024Article
- Thoracic Duct Embolization for Treatment of Chyle Leakage After Thyroidectomy and Neck Dissection.Korean journal of radiology · 2024Article
- Lymphangiography and lymphatic embolisation for the treatment of chyle leaks after neck surgery: assessment of lymphangiography findings and embolisation techniques.The British journal of radiology · 2023Article
- Horner's Syndrome and Lymphocele Following Thyroid Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- The essential role of thoracic duct embolization in management of traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax.Jornal vascular brasileiro · 2023Article
- The application of a medium-chain fatty diet and enteral nutrition in post-operative chylous leakage: analysis of 63 patients.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
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Abstract
Chylous leak is a serious complication of neck dissection. Patients are often managed conservatively, and failure of conservative management necessitates surgical management, which adds to their morbidity. We present a case series demonstrating the value of thoracic duct embolization (TDE) in management of patients with chylous leaks following neck dissection who have failed conservative management and to review the literature on this specific application of TDE. Between 2011 and 2019, six patients underwent a total of seven TDE procedures. Lymphatic leak was identified, and clinical success was achieved in all patients, with one patient requiring repeat TDE. No minor or major complications were reported. In conclusion, TDE is a safe and effective tool in management of chylous leaks following neck dissection.
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