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Management of Chyle Leak after Head and Neck Surgery: Review of Current Treatment Strategies
Joint Authors
Delaney, Sean W.
Shi, Haoran
Shokrani, Alireza
Sinha, Uttam K.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chyle leak formation is an uncommon but serious sequela of head and neck surgery when the thoracic duct is inadvertently injured, particularly with the resection of malignancy low in the neck.
The thoracic duct is the primary structure that returns lymph and chyle from the entire left and right lower half of the body.
Chyle extravasation can result in delayed wound healing, dehydration, malnutrition, electrolyte disturbances, and immunosuppression.
Prompt identification and treatment of a chyle leak are essential for optimal surgical outcome.
In this article we will review the current treatment options for iatrogenic cervical chyle leaks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Delaney, Sean W.& Shi, Haoran& Shokrani, Alireza& Sinha, Uttam K.. 2017. Management of Chyle Leak after Head and Neck Surgery: Review of Current Treatment Strategies. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Delaney, Sean W.…[et al.]. Management of Chyle Leak after Head and Neck Surgery: Review of Current Treatment Strategies. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Delaney, Sean W.& Shi, Haoran& Shokrani, Alireza& Sinha, Uttam K.. Management of Chyle Leak after Head and Neck Surgery: Review of Current Treatment Strategies. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168018
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1168018