Usefulness of CBCT and guidance software for percutaneous embolization of a lymphatic leakage after thyroidectomy for cancer

Chylous leak is a rare complication after thyroid surgery. The risk of lymphatic leakage increases in case of thyroid surgery associated with neck lymphadenectomy: 0.5% risk after subtotal thyroidectomy and central compartment lymph node dissection; 0.8% after total thyroidectomy and central compartment lymph node dissection, 5.1% after total thyroidectomy and lateral lymph node dissection on one side, 6.2% after total thyroidectomy and bilateral lymph node dissection) (1-3)