[Somatostatin in the treatment of lymphorrhea after lateral neck dissection].
A new pharmacological effect of somatostatin has been verified in the treatment of lymphorrea due to a thoracic duct injury, produced during left lateral neck dissection. The drug (stilamin 3 mcg/kg/h in continuous venous infusion) allowed in 3 case a strongly decrease of the lymphatic loss within 24 hours and the complete depletion within 6 days. Further studies are required to clarify the dynamic effects of the drug in this complication.
Istituto di Patologia Chirurgica II, Università di Padova.
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000293:injuries*
D013004:Somatostatin
La somatostatina nella linforrea dopo svuotamento latero-cervicale.