Abstract
Previous reports have documented the use of doxycycline as a sclerosing agent in the treatment of recurrent pleural effusion and pneumothoracies. However, little is currently known of its use in the closure of lymphatic fistulae. This paper presents a case in which an infusion of doxycycline was used in a patient who had developed the unusual complication of a high-output lymphatic fistula, following a femoral needle puncture. As no standard of care has been established in the treatment of this problem, we embarked on a minimally-invasive course of action, using doxycycline as a sclerosing agent. We found this treatment to be effective, with no complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-172 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Wound Care |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Doxycycline
- Lymphatic fistula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Fundamentals and skills
- Nursing (miscellaneous)