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Bibi N, Zahoor A, Eitezaaz F, Azeem A. Management of a giant lymphocele following varicose vein surgery: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2023; 17:265. [PMID: 37365607 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-023-04016-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A lymphocele or lymphocyst is formed when lymphatic fluid accumulates in a space, following disruption of lymphatic channels. Here, we report a case of a giant lymphocele in a middle-aged female, who underwent Trendelenburg operation (saphenofemoral junction ligation) for varicose veins of her right lower limb. CASE PRESENTATION A 48-year-old Pakistani Punjabi female presented to the plastic surgery outpatient department with a history of painful, progressive swelling of the right groin and medial aspect of the right thigh for 4 months. After investigation, it was diagnosed as a giant lymphocele. A pedicled gracilis muscle flap was used to reconstruct and obliterate the cavity. There was no recurrence of the swelling. CONCLUSION Lymphocele is a common complication after extensive vascular surgeries. In the unfortunate case of its development, prompt intervention must be done to prevent its growth and ensuing complications.
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- Noshi Bibi
- Bahria International Hospital, Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Plastic Surgery Department, Bahria International Hospital, Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Plastic Surgery Department, Bahria International Hospital, Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Bahria International Hospital, Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Plastic Surgery Department, Bahria International Hospital, Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Sommer CM, Pieper CC, Offensperger F, Pan F, Killguss HJ, Köninger J, Loos M, Hackert T, Wortmann M, Do TD, Maleux G, Richter GM, Kauczor HU, Kim J, Hur S. Radiological management of postoperative lymphorrhea. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:945-969. [PMID: 33844077 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02094-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Postoperative lymphorrhea can occur after different surgical procedures and may prolong the hospital stay due to the need for specific treatment. In this work, the therapeutic significance of the radiological management of postoperative lymphorrhea was assessed and illustrated. METHOD A standardized search of the literature was performed in PubMed applying the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) term "lymphangiography." For the review, the inclusion criterion was "studies with original data on Lipiodol-based Conventional Lymphangiography (CL) with subsequent Percutaneous Lymphatic Intervention (PLI)." Different exclusion criteria were defined (e.g., studies with <15 patients). The collected data comprised of clinical background and indications, procedural aspects and types of PLI, and outcomes. In the form of a pictorial essay, each author illustrated a clinical case with CL and/or PLI. RESULTS Seven studies (corresponding to evidence level 4 [Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine]) accounting for 196 patients were included in the synthesis and analysis of data. Preceding surgery resulting in postoperative lymphorrhea included different surgical procedures such as extended oncologic surgery or vascular surgery. Central (e.g., chylothorax) and peripheral (e.g., lymphocele) types of postoperative lymphorrhea with a drainage volume of 100-4000 ml/day underwent CL with subsequent PLI. The intervals between "preceding surgery and CL" and between "CL and PLI" were 2-330 days and 0-5 days, respectively. CL was performed before PLI to visualize the lymphatic pathology (e.g., leakage point or inflow lymph ducts), applying fluoroscopy, radiography, and/or computed tomography (CT). In total, seven different types of PLI were identified: (1) thoracic duct (or thoracic inflow lymph duct) embolization, (2) thoracic duct (or thoracic inflow lymph duct) maceration, (3) leakage point direct embolization, (4) inflow lymph node interstitial embolization, (5) inflow lymph duct (other than thoracic) embolization, (6) inflow lymph duct (other than thoracic) maceration, and (7) transvenous retrograde lymph duct embolization. CL-associated and PLI-associated technical success rates were 97-100% and 89-100%, respectively. The clinical success rate of CL and PLI was 73-95%. CL-associated and PLI-associated major complication rates were 0-3% and 0-5%, respectively. The combined CL- and PLI-associated 30-day mortality rate was 0%, and the overall mortality rate was 3% (corresponding to six patients). In the pictorial essay, the spectrum of CL and/or PLI was illustrated. CONCLUSION The radiological management of postoperative lymphorrhea is feasible, safe, and effective. Standardized radiological treatments embedded in an interdisciplinary concept are a step towards improving outcomes.
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- C M Sommer
- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Stuttgart Clinics, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany.
- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Clinic of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Sana Kliniken Duisburg, Zu den Rehwiesen 9-11, 47055, Duisburg, Germany.
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Bonn University Hospital, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53105, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Stuttgart Clinics, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Clinic of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplantation Surgery, Stuttgart Clinics, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplantation Surgery, Stuttgart Clinics, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Leuven University Hospitals, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, UZ, Belgium
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Stuttgart Clinics, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, INF 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University, 164 World Cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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