Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection: Could Radiotherapy Be Considered a Management Option?. Issue 2 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De Felice, Francesca; Musio, Daniela; Musella, Angela; Tombolini, Mario; Tombolini, Vincenzo
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 27:Issue 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: Chyle leak -- fistula -- head and neck cancer -- low dose -- radiotherapy; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002329
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario. This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.