Liver lymphatic anatomy and role in systemic lymphatic disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To characterize hepatic to systemic lymphatic connections in patients with systemic lymphatic disease using intra-hepatic lymphangiography and to compare outcomes after lymphatic intervention.

Methods

In this retrospective study, patients with intra-hepatic lymphangiography from May 2014 - April 2019 at our institution were included. Imaging review was performed and hepatic lymphatic connections and flow patterns were characterized. Clinical data were reviewed and comparisons between patients undergoing lymphatic intervention with or without abnormal hepatic lymphatics were performed.

Results

During the study period, 105 patients underwent intra-hepatic lymphangiography. Primary clinical presentation included ascites (19/105), chylothorax (27/105), plastic

SUBMITTER: Smith CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8660706 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature