Large lymphoceles resulting from retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.
We report 2 case of large lymphoceles resulting from retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy. The literature is reviewed briefly and management alternatives are discussed. In 1 case disastrous complications ensued during expectant management, which could have been prevented by earlier surgical intervention. Early definitive surgical management for these large lymphoceles using external drainage is recommended.
D000293:Adolescent; D004322:Drainage; D004407:Dysgerminoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013724:Teratoma / Q000601:surgery; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery