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Table 2 Successful location of chyluria by cystoscopy, CT, LPG, and LPG CTA

From: Unilateral pedal lymphangiography plus computed tomography angiography for location of persistent idiopathic chyle leakage not detectable by ordinary contrast computed tomography

 

Cystoscopy

CT

LPG

LPG + CTA

Invasive

Y

N

Y

Y

Sides

Y/N

Y/N

Y

Y

Sites

N

Y/N

Y/N

Y

precise location

N

N

13/18

18/18*

Radiation

N

N

Y

Y**

  1. LPG lymphangiography, CTA computerized tomographic angiography, Y Yes, N No
  2. * P = 0.016 (LPG CTA vs. LPG)
  3. ** more radiation exposure than LPG or CT alone
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BMC Urology

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