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ReviewCardiovascular and interventional radiology2026

Lymphatic Imaging and Interventions in Children: Current Practice.

C C Pieper, D Rabinowitz, G Maleux, A Srinivasan

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Review in Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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C C Pieper *Division for Minimally Invasive Lymphatic Therapy, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany. claus_christian.pieper@ukbonn.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0893-1200
D Rabinowitz *Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, USA.
G Maleux *Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
A Srinivasan *Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo provide a decision-oriented overview of clinical manifestations, imaging strategies, and minimallyinvasive treatment of pediatric lymphatic flow disorders. MATERIALS AND

methodsCurrent practice in fluoroscopic lymphangiography, dynamic contrast-enhanced magneticresonance lymphangiography, and image-guided interventions was reviewed, emphasizing congenital heart disease,complex lymphatic anomalies, procedural adaptations, and safety.

resultsLymphatic flow disorders can cause chylous eff usions, plastic bronchitis, protein-losing enteropathy, andlymphedema. Modern imaging enables high-resolution assessment of anatomy and abnormal flow and guidesselective interventions. Small clinical series report favorable outcomes after selective embolization of abnormallymphatic channels; however, inappropriate or nonselective embolization may worsen lymphatic failure.

conclusionsAccurate clinical characterization, tailored imaging, and treatment in experienced multidisciplinarycenters are essential for safe, individualized management.

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Congenital heart diseaseLymphangiographyLymphatic imagingLymphatic interventionsMagnetic resonance lymphangiographyPediatrics

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