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Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak

Interventional procedures guidance [IPG755] Published: 05 April 2023

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Guidance:
Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak
Date issued:
05 April 2023

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Evidence on the safety and efficacy of percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.