title: Use of TissuePatch™ sealant film in the management of chyle leak in major neck surgery.
abstract: Chylous fistula is rare, and operation is often required for high output fistulas after serious operations on the neck. TissuePatch™sealant film (Tissuemed Ltd., Leeds, UK) is a useful adjunct to ensure that potential sources of leakage are sealed effectively.
authors.affiliation: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; M/V Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships, West Africa. Electronic address: leo.cheng@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Leo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.affiliation: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Catherine K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.affiliation: M/V Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships, West Africa.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D002913:Chyle; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D042601:Lymphatic Vessels / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D013724:Teratoma / Q000601:surgery; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives
keywords: Chyle leak; Neck surgery; Surgical sealant