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Percutaneous embolization of hepatic lymphorrhea post-hepatectomy
- Source :
- Radiology Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss 3, Pp 549-552 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2022.
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Abstract
- Abdominal effusion due to hepatic lymphorrhea post-hepatectomy is an extremely rare and complex complication in clinical practice. No standard treatment method has been established for this condition to date. We report a case of complicated intra-abdominal lymphatic leakage in a patient following hepatectomy to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. The patient underwent percutaneous embolization of the hilar hepatic lymphatic system, combined with intensive medical treatment. Percutaneous embolization represents a safe and effective method that should be considered as a first-line treatment for this complication.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19300433
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Radiology Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2bc947746f204d73a6231caac8103da8
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.11.070