A Case of Bilateral Chylothorax Following Neck Dissection without Chyle Leakage of Neck.
- Author:
Yo Wan KIM
1
;
Chang Seog KIM
;
Seong Ho CHUN
;
Deug Rok CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Hanil General Hospital, Seoul, Korea. aramcs@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chylothorax;
Neck dissection
- MeSH:
Chyle*;
Chylothorax*;
Early Diagnosis;
Fistula;
Humans;
Metabolism;
Neck Dissection*;
Neck*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1999;42(6):795-799
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A chylous fistula has been reported to occur in 1% to 2% of cases as a complication of neck dissections, but a bilateral chylothorax following neck dissection, without concurrent chylous leakage at operation site, was very rare. In the chylothorax, serious problems may occur in cardiopulmonary function, metabolism, and nutrition of patient. Early diagnosis and proper management is very important. Recently authors experienced a case of bilateral chylothorax following neck dissection and managed with conservative treatment.
