Percutaneous transcervical thoracic duct embolization for treatment of a cervical lymphocele following anterior spinal fusion: a case report.
J Vasc Interv Radiol
; 24(12): 1901-5, 2013 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Thoracic duct injury is an uncommon complication of neck dissection and cervical spinal surgery that is associated with significant morbidity. The authors describe an unusual case of thoracic duct injury during anterior spinal fusion resulting in a large prevertebral lymphocele presenting with dysphagia, respiratory distress, and chyloptysis. Surgical closure of the lymphocele was unsuccessful, and percutaneous drainage and sclerotherapy was performed. A large thoracic duct branch communicating with the lymphocele became evident during sclerotherapy, and embolization of the duct was performed via a percutaneous transcervical approach. Symptoms immediately resolved, and the patient remained asymptomatic at 6-month follow-up.
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Asunto principal:
Fusión Vertebral
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Conducto Torácico
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Linfocele
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Vértebras Cervicales
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Embolización Terapéutica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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En
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J Vasc Interv Radiol
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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RADIOLOGIA
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2013
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Article