Intrahepatic lymphatic channel sclerotic embolization for treatment of postoperative lymphatic ascites: a report of 3 cases

oleh: Ngoc Cuong Nguyen, Masanori Inoue, Tuan Linh Le, Hong Canh Pham, Hong Son Trinh, Duc Huan Pham, Hoang Nguyen, Anh Tuan Tran, Dang Luu Vu, Natali Delphine

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2020-11-01

Deskripsi

Postoperative hepatic lymphorrhea is extremely rare and there is no standard treatment for this condition. We report the cases of 3 men, 32-, 56-, and 37-year-old, with postoperative hepatic lymphorrhea, which was refractory to conservative treatment. Transhepatic lymphangiography allowed locating the lymphatic leak and treating it with hepatic lymphatic vessels injection of foam sclerotic agent. This technique seems efficient and safe.