A challenging case of a chyle leak following axillary lymph node clearance. Issue 8 (22nd August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, Joshua; Farkas, Nicholas; Monib, Sherif; Thomson, Simon
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2020:Issue 8(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08-22
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Chyle leak following axillary lymph node clearance is a rarely reported complication. We present a case of chylous leakage following axillary lymph node clearance, which was diagnosed on clinical grounds. Surgical re-exploration was undertaken due to ongoing high output. However, the chylous leak recurred post-operatively, if at a lower rate. The patient was subsequently managed successfully with conservative measures, primarily utilizing regular aspiration and compression bandaging to the axilla.