[Iatrogenic lesion of the thoracic duct in the neck. Presentation of a case].
Authors report a case of iatrogenic lesion of thoracic duct of the neck occurred during clearing the left latero-cervical zone for thyroid cancer. After reporting the relative unusuality of this complication, authors underline that in the literature there are always more frequent reports about lymphatic lesions in every district of the body due to more aggressive treatments. Although this case has been treated with a relatively simple operation (finding and binding the duct), treatment of these lesions is not always so simple and therefore knowledge of metabolic problems of these disorders, as well as the selection of the surgical strategy, should be always carefully evaluated for recovery of this disease.
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Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria di Pescara, Ospedale Civile Spirito Santo, Regione Abruzzo.
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D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*