Bilateral chylothorax following right radical neck dissection.
Loading...
Date
2001-11
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Chylothorax is a relatively common complication in non cardiac thoracic surgery or chest injury. However, the accumulation of cycle in pleural space bilaterally following neck dissection is extremely rare, with less than 10 cases documented in literatures. We report a case of bilateral chylothorax following total laryngectomy and right radical neck dissection who was successfully treated conservatively. The anatomy, diagnosis and management of chylothorax following neck dissection are discussed.
Description
Keywords
Bilateral chylothorax, Right radical neck dissection
Citation
Metheetrirat Choakchai, Keskool Phawin, Piyanud Pitiya, Suphaphongs Nit. Bilateral chylothorax following right radical neck dissection. Siriraj Medical Journal, 2001 Nov; 53(11): 816-821.