Management of Symptomatic, Post-operative Lymphocysts with an Easy-to-use, Patient-Controlled Vascular Catheter

Symptomatic lymphocyst can be a complication following pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection performed for gynecologic malignancies. Treatment options include observation, drainage, sclerotherapy, and surgery. Percutaneous lymphocyst drainage with a vascular catheter, combined with sclerotherapy sessions using 10% iodopovidone appears to be a safe, acceptable, and effective treatment method for symptomatic, large, and persistent lymphocysts. The procedure can be performed in ambulatory settings. Video shows a step-by-step insertion of a vascular catheter into a lumen of retroperitoneal lymphocyst, followed by a single sclerotherapy application.

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