Chyle leak after breast augmentation.
A 34-year-old woman developed a chyle leak after removal and replacement of her breast prostheses. This is the first such case reported in the literature. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare and interesting case.
Private Practice, Brisbane, Australia. diana.tam@gmail.com
Diana
D
Tam
Terrence
T
Scamp
John
J
Tan
D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D002913:Chyle; D020878:Device Removal; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D020034:Silicone Gels; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D017211:Treatment Failure; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D020034:Silicone Gels; D012965:Sodium Chloride