Chyloma formation after anterior cervical disc fusion. Issue 12 (26th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Klug, Theodore; Sebelik, Merry; Shires, Courtney B.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2721
• Page End: 2724
• Publication Date: 2020-08-26
• Subjects: anterior cervical disc fusion -- chyle -- chyle leak -- chyloma -- head and neck -- thoracic duct; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3274
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Chyle leak from iatrogenic thoracic duct injury is a rare but serious complication of head and neck surgery. The chyloma in this case took months to recognize and required open thoracic ligation. He fully recovered. Abstract : Chyle leak from iatrogenic thoracic duct injury is a rare but serious complication of head and neck surgery. The chyloma in this case took months to recognize and required open thoracic ligation. He fully recovered.