Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1999 Jun;42(6):795-799.

A Case of Bilateral Chylothorax Following Neck Dissection without Chyle Leakage of Neck

• Kim YW
• Kim CS
• Chun SH
• Choi DR

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.

Keyword

Chylothorax; Neck dissection

MeSH Terms

Chyle*
Chylothorax*
Early Diagnosis
Fistula
Humans
Metabolism
Neck Dissection*
Neck*