Interventional Radiology - Technical Note

Superselective retrograde lymphatic duct embolization for management of postoperative lymphatic leak

10.5152/dir.2017.16514

  • Bülent Arslan
  • Abdulrahman Masrani
  • Jordan Cameron Tasse
  • Kerstin Stenson
  • Ülkü Cenk Turba

Received Date: 18.12.2016 Accepted Date: 07.02.2017 Diagn Interv Radiol 2017;23(5):379-380

Lymphatic leak is a well-documented complication following neck dissection surgeries. When conservative methods fail to control the leak, thoracic duct embolization becomes an option. Transabdominal access is the standard for this procedure; however, it is not always feasible. We discuss a technique of selective lymphatic vessel embolization utilizing retrograde transvenous access.