Postoperative Chylothorax: the Use of Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Embolization
10.13104/imri.2018.22.3.182
- Author:
Chae Woon LEE
1
;
Hyun Jung KOO
;
Ji Hoon SHIN
;
Mi young KIM
;
Dong Hyun YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. radkoo@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Magnetic resonance lymphangiography;
Thoracic duct injury;
Chylothorax;
Thoracic duct embolization
- MeSH:
Chyle;
Chylothorax;
Lymphatic Diseases;
Lymphography;
Thoracic Duct
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2018;22(3):182-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dynamic enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography can be used to provide anatomic and dynamic information for various lymphatic diseases, including thoracic duct injury, and can also help to guide the thoracic duct embolization procedure. We present a case of postoperative chylothorax demonstrated by dynamic enhanced MR lymphangiography. In this case, the chyle leakage site and location of cisterna chyli were clearly visualized by dynamic enhanced MR lymphangiography, thus allowing for management with thoracic duct embolization.
