title: Bilateral chylothorax following left-sided radical neck dissection.
abstract: Chylothorax is an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication of radical neck dissection. Its rarity makes surgeons unfamiliar with its management. We report the case of a bilateral chylothorax occurring after a left radical neck dissection and discuss its management. A multi-disciplinary approach is advocated, involving surgical, respiratory and dietetic input, and this led to a favourable outcome for our patient.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Srikumar
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: T A B
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Westin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015282:Octreotide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D015282:Octreotide