Direct Percutaneous Embolization of a Lymphocutaneous Fistula

Abstract

Lymphocutaneous fistula is a rare clinical condition and presents both a diagnostic and a therapeutic challenge. The authors report a case of secondary lymphocutaneous fistula that was undiagnosed and untreated on several occasions but was successfully treated with direct percutaneous embolization.

Keywords

lymphatic - fistula - intervention

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