Percutaneous Venous Reconstruction for Central Thrombosis-Associated Chylothorax: A Safe and Efficacious Option

Ganesh Deogaonkar, Manish D. Sinha, Matthew Jones, Francis Calder, Narayan Karunanithy, Shakeel A. Qureshi
Evelina London Children’s Hospital. King’s College London.
United Kingdom

Journal of the American College of Cardiology Case Reports
JACC Case Rep 2021; 3: 1569-1575
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.06.002

Abstract
Central thrombosis-associated chylothorax is underrecognized in children and frequently refractory to conservative management. Central venous catheterizations are the predominate cause. We present 3 cases highlighting endovascular techniques used to treat persistent chylous effusions.

Category
Pulmonary Lymphatic Disease
Surgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication

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