Chylothorax treated with targeted sclerotherapy by direct puncture of the lymphatic leakage site
Chylothorax treated with targeted sclerotherapy by direct puncture of the lymphatic leakage site
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We report a novel application of targeted sclerotherapy to eradicate high-output chylothorax.The patient underwent thoracic duct embolization; however, ethical nutrients mega magnesium powder citrus 450g cannulation of the thoracic duct failed, and thoracic duct disruption was performed.Leakage continued; therefore, the leakage site in the mediastinum was punctured directly under fluoroscopic guidance and a drainage catheter was inserted, followed by sclerotherapy using OK-432.Finally, leakage stopped and depileve easy clean chylothorax improved.This technique may be useful for refractory chylothorax in patients where thoracic duct embolization fails.