Percutaneous thoracic duct embolization for persistent chylothorax after fontan operation: Case report

Nguyễn Thị Hải Anh, Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, Bùi Quang Huy, Trần Đắc Đại, Đoàn Thị Hoài Thu, Đặng Thị Hải Vân, Nguyễn Ngọc Cương

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Management of chylothorax can be challenging in Fontan postoperative treatment, especially in persistent chylothorax. The complications of chylothorax are associated with a significantly longer hospitalization stay, increased risk of in-hospital mortality and higher cost of hospitalization. We report a case at the Cardiovascular Center - E hospital. A 3-year-old male presented with persistent chylothorax was successfully performed lymphangiography and percutaneous thoracic duct embolization. This minimally invasive and safe technique will be performed routinally at our center.

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