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01-02-2018 | Original Article

Pediatric lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolization and thoracic duct disruption: a single-institution experience in 11 children with chylothorax

Authors: Bill S. Majdalany, Wael A. Saad, Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick, Minhaj S. Khaja, Kyle J. Cooper, Ravi N. Srinivasa

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 2/2018

Abstract

Background

Interventional radiology treatment of chylothorax is well described in adults, with high technical and clinical success that decreases patient morbidity and mortality. However there is limited experience in children.

Objective

To report the technical and clinical success of lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolization and thoracic duct disruption in the pediatric population.

Materials and methods

We studied 11 pediatric patients (7 boys, 4 girls; median weight 6.0 kg) who underwent lymphangiography and thoracic duct embolization from November 2015 to May 2017. All 11 (100%) children presented with chylothorax, with 1 (9%) having concomitant chylous ascites and 1 (9%) having concomitant chylopericardium. Ten (91%) children had traumatic chylothorax and one (9%) had congenital chylothorax. We recorded technical success, clinical success and complications.

Results

Twelve procedures were completed in 11 children. Bilateral intranodal lymphangiography was technically successful in all (100%) patients. Central lymphatics were visualized in eight (67%) procedures. Access to central lymphatics was attempted in eight procedures and successful in five (63%). In three (37%) of the eight procedures, disruption was performed when the central lymphatics could not be accessed. Clinical success was achieved in 7/11 (64%) children. Three minor complications were reported. No major complications were encountered.

Conclusion

Lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolization and thoracic duct disruption are successful interventional strategies in children with chylothorax and should be considered as viable treatment options at any age.

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Title: Pediatric lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolization and thoracic duct disruption: a single-institution experience in 11 children with chylothorax
Authors: Bill S. Majdalany
Wael A. Saad
Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick
Minhaj S. Khaja
Kyle J. Cooper
Ravi N. Srinivasa
Publication date: 01-02-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-017-3988-5

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Pediatric lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolization and thoracic duct disruption: a single-institution experience in 11 children with chylothorax

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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