Thoracic duct stenting as a treatment for chylothorax and chylous ascites in patient with Yellow Nail Syndrome.

Abstract

Purpose: To report the approach, technical success, safety, and short-term outcomes of thoracic duct stenting for treating chylothorax and chylous ascites in a patient with Yellow Nail Syndrome.

Case report: A 57-year-old male with Yellow Nail Syndrome, characterized by yellow thickened nails, lymphedema, and respiratory abnormalities, required repeated thoracocenteses for chylothorax. A thoracic duct intervention involving percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and balloon-expandable stent implantation via retrograde access was performed. Procedure characteristics, clinical success, complications, and follow-up were recorded.

Conclusions: Thoracic duct stenting was a safe and technically successful procedure. After the procedure, the patient was relieved of symptoms. This technique could be considered for patients with recurrent chylothorax and chylous ascites, including those with Yellow Nail Syndrome. Further research is required to validate these findings.