Chylothorax is a rare cause of pleural effusion, secondary to accumulation of lymph in the
pleural space. Diagnosis is based on the triglyceride and cholesterol content of pleural fluid …

Background Postoperative lymphatic leakage (PLL) is usually managed by conservative
and/or surgical treatments but these procedures can be challenging to perform and …

Background: Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a microsurgical treatment for
lymphedema of the lower extremity (LEL). This study systematically reviews the most recent …

Lymphatic imaging and interventional therapies of disorders affecting the lymphatic vascular
system have evolved rapidly in recent years. Although x-ray lymphangiography had been all …

Objective: Investigation of lymph fluid dynamics in thoracic duct during central venous
pressure elevation. Background: Lymphatic flow is affected by elevated central venous …

Background Lymphatic diseases due to lymph vessel injuries in the pelvis and groin require
immediate clinical attention when conventional treatments fail. We aimed to clarify the …

The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, vessels, and channels found
throughout the body that assists in fluid balance and immunologic function. When the …

Purpose Postoperative lymphorrhea can occur after different surgical procedures and may
prolong the hospital stay due to the need for specific treatment. In this work, the therapeutic …

The thoracic duct (TD) transports lymph drained from the body to the venous system in the
neck via the lymphovenous junction. There has been increased interest in the TD lymph …

Percutaneous transabdominal lymphangiography and embolization have been reported as
useful approaches for intractable chylothorax or chylous ascites. However, they are often …