Lymphatic interventions in the cancer patient Review


Authors: Youssef, E. W.; Aly, A.; Brahmbhatt, A.; Moussa, A.; Santos, E.
Review Title: Lymphatic interventions in the cancer patient
Abstract: Purpose of Review: The incidence of lymphatic leakage (iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic) is growing in cancer population due to the increased complexity of the surgical procedures and improved overall survival in cancer patients. The purpose of this article is to review the contemporary approach in the field of percutaneous lymphatic embolization in cancer patients with lymphatic leaks. Recent Findings: Since the advent of intranodal lymphangiography in 2011 alongside with the MR and CT lymphangiography, the accuracy of diagnosis of the lymphatic diseases has significantly improved significantly. These advancements have triggered a revival of minimally invasive lymphatic interventions. Summary: Lymphatic embolization is expanding from the classic indication, thoracic duct embolization, to other lymphatic disorders (chylous ascites, lymphoceles, liver lymphorrhea, protein-losing enteropathy). The growth of lymphatic research and the standardization of the lymphatic interventions require a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach between physicians and researchers. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Keywords: treatment outcome; review; pathophysiology; cancer patient; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; lymphoscintigraphy; neoplasm; neoplasms; computer assisted tomography; diagnostic imaging; lymphatic system; patient safety; interventional radiology; alternative medicine; embolization, therapeutic; lymphadenopathy; percutaneous drainage; chylous ascites; lymphangiography; embolization; lymphatic system disease; lymphocele; lymphography; chyle leak; procedures; cancer patients; chylothorax; paracentesis; sclerotherapy; humans; human; thoracic duct; artificial embolization; intranodal lymphangiography; mr lymphangiography; lymphangiogram; lymphatic embolization
Journal Title: Current Oncology Reports
Volume: 24
Issue: 10
ISSN: 1523-3790
Publisher: Springer  
Date Published: 2022-10-01
Start Page: 1351
End Page: 1361
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/s11912-022-01293-1
PUBMED: 35639331
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 3 October 2022 -- Source: Scopus
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