Bilateral chylothorax following left-sided radical neck dissection

Chylothorax is an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication of radical neck dissection. Its rarity makes surgeons unfamiliar with its management. We report the case of a bilateral chylothorax occurring after a left radical neck dissection and discuss its management. A multi-discip...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2006-08, Vol.120 (8), p.705-707
Hauptverfasser:	Srikumar, S, Newton, J R, Westin, T A B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Chylothorax Chylothorax - diagnostic imaging Chylothorax - etiology Chylothorax - therapy Combined Modality Therapy Female Humans Lymphatic Metastasis Medical sciences Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - surgery Neck Neck Dissection Neck Dissection - adverse effects Octreotide - therapeutic use Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Parenteral Nutrition, Total Pneumology Radiography Radiology in Focus Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Surgical Procedures
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Zusammenfassung:	Chylothorax is an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication of radical neck dissection. Its rarity makes surgeons unfamiliar with its management. We report the case of a bilateral chylothorax occurring after a left radical neck dissection and discuss its management. A multi-disciplinary approach is advocated, involving surgical, respiratory and dietetic input, and this led to a favourable outcome for our patient.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215106001344