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Thoracic Duct Embolization

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Part of the book series: Techniques in Interventional Radiology ((TECHRAD))

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Chylothorax results from lymphatic leakage containing chylomicrons and triglycerides in the pleural cavity following damage to the thoracic duct along its intrathoracic route.

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Campagna, J., Jain, R. (2010). Thoracic Duct Embolization. In: Kessel, D., Ray, C. (eds) Transcatheter Embolization and Therapy. Techniques in Interventional Radiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-897-7_47

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