Use of talcum in sclerotherapy of pelvic lymphoceles.

Abstract

Lymphoceles sometimes constitute an inconvenient problem after pelvic surgery combined with lymphadenectomy. We report on a case of a patient with carcinoma of the prostate treated by radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy, who developed a large pelvic lymphocele after surgery. The lymphocele was drained by a nephrostomy tube and sclerotherapy using a talcum solution was performed. Talcum is frequently used successfully in pleurodesis. The lymphocele disappeared within 2 weeks after one administration of the solution. Sclerotherapy with a talcum solution can be recommended as a simple, safe, and effective method in pelvic lymphoceles. The single dose and the lack of side effects are advantageous to other agents.

• Authors: P E Teiche, W Pauer, N Schmid
• Journal: Techniques in urology (Tech Urol) Vol. 5 Issue 1 Pg. 52-3 (Mar 1999) ISSN: 1079-3259 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10374797 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Sclerosing Solutions
• Talc

Topics

• Humans
• Lymph Node Excision
• Lymphocele (therapy)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pelvis
• Postoperative Complications (therapy)
• Prostatectomy
• Prostatic Neoplasms (surgery)
• Sclerosing Solutions (therapeutic use)
• Sclerotherapy
• Talc (therapeutic use)