Interventional Radiology Treatment for Postoperative Chylothorax.

Interventional Radiology Treatment for Postoperative Chylothorax. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 05;53(4):200-204 Authors: Jun H, Hur S Abstract Postoperative chylothorax is a rare occurrence after various thoracic surgical procedures, but it poses a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality. Thoracic duct embolization (TDE) is currently deemed the optimal treatment due to its safety and efficacy. This review offers an introduction to interventional options in this setting, detailing the steps of TDE for the edification of those engaged in postoperative care. PMID: 32793452 [PubMed]
Source: Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research