Lymphoscintigraphy pre- and post-surgical lymphatic leak repair

This case report demonstrates the use of lymphoscintigraphy for the localization of a pelvic lymphatic leak. The study was made before and after the operative repair of a lymphatic leak and a marked reduction in the leakage was evident postoperatively. The patient, a 38 year old woman, had a history...

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Published in:Australasian radiology Vol. 40; no. 1; p. 19
Main Authors: Andrews, J T, Binder, L J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Australia 01.02.1996
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Adult
Chylous Ascites - diagnostic imaging
Chylous Ascites - surgery
Female
Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Fistula - surgery
Humans
Hysterectomy
Lymph Node Excision
Lymph Nodes - diagnostic imaging
Lymphatic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Lymphatic Diseases - surgery
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Radionuclide Imaging
Reoperation
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - surgery
ISSN:0004-8461
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Summary:This case report demonstrates the use of lymphoscintigraphy for the localization of a pelvic lymphatic leak. The study was made before and after the operative repair of a lymphatic leak and a marked reduction in the leakage was evident postoperatively. The patient, a 38 year old woman, had a history of adenocarcinoma of the cervix, that was treated by abdominal hysterectomy and pelvic node dissection, and she subsequently developed chylous ascites that required ongoing drainage via a Tenckhoff catheter. This case study illustrates how lymphoscintigraphy aided in the localization of a lymphatic leak and the follow up of surgical repair.
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ISSN:0004-8461
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1673.1996.tb00338.x