[Resolution of a neck chylous fistula with oral diet treatment].
Chylous fistula after neck dissection is a well-described complication. This pHatology can lead to serious respiratory and nutritional complications. Therapeutical options for chylous fistula remains controversial. On last reviews, there are an agreement on the conservative management. Within of this management, low long-chain triglycerides fat diet is an essential part.
Cánovas
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Sección de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Toledo, España. barbaracanovas@yahoo.es
Morlán
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Familiar
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Sastre
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Marco
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López
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J
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000178:diet therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000178:diet therapy*; D013897:Thoracic Duct; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014280:Triglycerides