Traumatic Chylothorax: Approach and Outcomes

Semin intervent Radiol 2020; 37: 263-268 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713443Traumatic chylothorax occurs more often now than in historic reports. In part, this is due to the increased ability to perform more advanced and aggressive thoracic resections and cardiovascular surgeries as well as the improved mortality of cancer patients. If untreated, chylothorax can result in significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with underlying malignancy. Thoracic duct embolization for chylothorax was the first successful lymphatic intervention and has been performed for over 20 years. An overview of the clinical and technical approach to thoracic duct embolization for traumatic chylothorax is presented in addition to a review of outcomes. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research