Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
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Ultrasound examination of the sublingual region is a non-invasive, safe, inexpensive and widely available procedure, unaffected by the amalgam in teeth which is a source of considerable artefact on CT and MRI images. With a little practice and good understanding of the anatomy, ultrasound can be a very helpful primary examination. If the lesion is clearly seen, no further imaging may be required.
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J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol · Apr 2008
Case ReportsPercutaneous radiological management of high-output chylothorax with CT-guided needle disruption.
We present the study of a 58-year-old man who underwent percutaneous management of a high-output chylothorax following cardiac bypass graft surgery. The patient presented to a peripheral hospital 3 weeks postoperatively following cardiac bypass graft surgery with shortness of breath. ⋯ The patient was treated conservatively with no improvement until undergoing a CT-guided needle disruption of lymphatics with good effect. This case is presented to show the minimally invasive treatment methods that are available in the management of high-output chylothorax.