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.
Tam
Diana
D
Private Practice, Brisbane, Australia. diana.tam@gmail.com
Scamp
Terrence
T
Tan
John
J
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