Treatment of congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia using ethiodized oil lymphangiography.
J Perinatol
; 34(9): 720-2, 2014 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25179384
ABSTRACT
Historically, congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia (CPL) has had poor treatment outcomes despite aggressive therapy. There are recent reports of ethiodized oil (Lipiodol) lymphangiography successfully treating lymphatic leakage in adults. In this report, we describe two infants with CPL complicated by chylothoraces successfully treated by instillation of ethiodized oil into the lymphatic system. Congenital atresia of the thoracic duct was demonstrated on the lymphangiogram in both patients before treatment. Both patients have shown good short-term outcomes without supplemental oxygen or fat restricted diets at 9 months of age. Ethiodized oil lymphangiography represents a new treatment modality for some patients with CPL.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lymphography
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Ethiodized Oil
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Contrast Media
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Lung Diseases
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Lymphangiectasis
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
J Perinatol
Journal subject:
PERINATOLOGIA
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States