O-3 | Identification and Percutaneous Embolization of Abnormal Hepatopulmonary Lymphatic Connections
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Plastic bronchitis (PB) and chylothorax (CTX) are lymphatic disorders previously associated with abnormal thoracic duct-pulmonary connections. We report findings of liver-thorax lymphatic connections bypassing the central lymphatic system, and results of subsequent intervention.
Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Inova Health System
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,400
Funder: Fogarty International Center
OpenAlex ID: W4377107741
