Medium chain triglycerides in the management of chylous fistulae following neck dissection.
The physiology of fat absorption and its relevance to chylous fistula following neck dissection is discussed. Three patients with postoperative chylous fistulae were successfully managed conservatively using medium chain triglycerides as a substitute for normal dietary fat.
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Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex.
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D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D002913:Chyle / Q000378:metabolism*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004041:Dietary Fats; D014280:Triglycerides