In:
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, Vol. 7, No. 9 ( 2019-05-15), p. 1512-1515
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Postoperative lymphatic complications are not common, and lymphatic leakage complication post appendectomy (LLCPC) is even rarer. However, the number of this operation is high so LLCPC can occur. CASE REPORT: Here, we report a female patient post appendectomy with severe chylous ascites. This patient underwent six operations. A leakage point at the right iliac-fossa, which was embolized successfully after two sessions, was spotted during intranodal lymphangiography. After 6 months, the ascites were significantly reduced while some lymphatic aneurysms still existed in the lumbar-retroperitoneal region. CONCLUSIONS: Basing the knowledge of this clinical case and literature, we have concluded that lymphatic leakage can be diagnosed and embolized by percutaneous intervention.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1857-9655
DOI:
10.3889/oamjms.2019.288
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
3032255-8
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