Annals of vascular surgery

The most recent articles from: Ann Vasc Surg July 2018

Ann Vasc Surg · Jul 2018

Case Reports

Endolymphatic Interventions for the Treatment of Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites in Neonates: Technical and Clinical Success and Complications.

The aim of this study was to report the technical and clinical success of performing minimally invasive endolymphatic embolization in neonates presenting with a chylothorax or chylous ascites. ⋯ Thoracic duct and retroperitoneal abdominal lymphatic embolization can be performed in neonates. Resolution of chylothorax was seen in 2 patients (one previously reported) after embolization, whereas 1 patient with chylous ascites required surgical management after endolymphatic intervention.

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