Lymphatic interventions for isolated, iatrogenic chylous ascites: A multi-institution experience

• Published in: European journal of radiology Vol. 109; pp. 41 - 47
• Main Authors: Majdalany, Bill S., Khayat, Mamdouh, Downing, Trevor, Killoran, Timothy P., El-Haddad, Ghassan, Khaja, Minhaj S., Saad, Wael A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Chyle leak; Chylous ascites; Iatrogenic; Lymphangiography; Post-Surgical; Refractory; Refractory; Post-Surgical; Iatrogenic; Chyle leak; Chylous ascites; Lymphangiography

•Lymphangiography and lymphatic embolization is safe and effective for the treatment of iatrogenic chylous ascites.•Greater than 90% of patients whose leak was visualized had resolution of chylous ascites.•Combining different technical approaches, and if necessary repeat intervention, improves clini...