Thoracic Duct Embolization for Chyle Leakage after Thyroid Surgery
10.11106/ijt.2020.13.1.47
- Author:
Inhwa LEE
1
;
Hyeung Kyoo KIM
;
Jeonghun LEE
;
Euy Young SOH
;
Jinoo KIM
Author Information
1. Departments of Thyroid Endocrinology Surgery, Ajou University Medical Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:International Journal of Thyroidology
2020;13(1):47-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chyle leakage (CL) due to lymphatic injuries is one of the rare complications that can develop after thyroidectomy. There are few studies on lymphatic embolization performed in case of CL after thyroid surgery. We report two cases of CL after thyroid surgery that were effectively treated by thoracic duct embolization. The patients had previously undergone total thyroidectomy with central compartment neck dissection with or without modified radical neck dissection. The amount of drainage from the operative site was ＞1000 mL per day in one patient and ＞500 mL per day in the other. In both cases, CL stopped after the thoracic duct embolization. Thoracic duct embolization seems to be an effective and important treatment option for CL after thyroid surgery.
