title: Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection: Could Radiotherapy Be Considered a Management Option?
abstract: Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario.This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I†Department of Gynecological and Obstetrical Sciences and Urological Sciences‡Department Organs of Sense, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome§Spencer-Lorillard Foundation Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: De Felice
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Musio
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Musella
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tombolini
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tombolini
mesh_terms: D002913:Chyle / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000379:methods*; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000293:injuries* / Q000528:radiation effects