Chylous Ascites: A Rare Complication of Thoracic Duct Embolization for Chylothorax

Journal Article · Tue Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2011 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-010-9900-4· OSTI ID:21608757

Owens, Charles A; Bui, James T; Carrillo, Tami C; Knuttinen, M Grace ^[1]

---

1. University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology (United States)

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.

• OSTI ID: 21608757
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 34, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-010-9900-4; Copyright (c) 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ASCITES
LYMPH VESSELS
PATIENTS
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
SYMPTOMS