Bilateral chylothorax after neck dissection

Chylous fistula is a well-recognized complication of neck dissection, occurring in 1% to 2% of cases. 1 Cardiopulmonary complications, on the other hand, are rare. Bilateral chylothorax is an extremely rare occurrence following neck dissection. Severe respiratory, metabolic, and immunologic derangem...

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Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2004-04, Vol.130 (4), p.492-495
Main Authors: Busquets, José M, Rullan, Pedro J, Trinidad-Pinedo, Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Chylothorax - etiology
Chylothorax - physiopathology
Chylothorax - therapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Jugular Veins - surgery
Ligation
Lymph Node Excision - adverse effects
Male
Thoracic Duct - surgery
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Summary:Chylous fistula is a well-recognized complication of neck dissection, occurring in 1% to 2% of cases. 1 Cardiopulmonary complications, on the other hand, are rare. Bilateral chylothorax is an extremely rare occurrence following neck dissection. Severe respiratory, metabolic, and immunologic derangements can occur secondary to chylothorax. We report a case of bilateral chylothorax after neck dissection and cervical thoracic duct ligation.
ISSN:0194-5998
1097-6817
DOI:10.1016/j.otohns.2003.11.013