Kimberly Hoang MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gabriel Mark Werder MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

After viewing this exhibit, the learner should be able to: 1. Understand the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of chylothorax. 2. Compare TDE with alternative treatment strategies in managing chylothorax. 3. Discern the relevant operative anatomy including the cisterna chyli and its tributaries. 4. Describe the procedure and technique of ultrasound-guided intranodal lymphangiography and TDE. 5. Recognize typical post-procedural imaging findings of TDE (e.g. radiographs, CT).

I. Pathophysiology and Clinical Presentation of Chylothorax II. Available Treatment Options including TDE III. Relevant Anatomy IV. Technique: Intranodal lymphangiography and TDE V. Potential Outcomes and Complications VI. Post-TDE Imaging VII. Summary/Conclusions

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Hoang, K, Werder, G, Thoracic Duct Embolization (TDE) for Chylothorax: A Clinical and Illustrative Review for the Non-Interventional Radiologist.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001701.html