Bilateral Chylothorax after Left Modified Radical Neck Dissection : Two Cases

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2006;22(2):179-182.
Published online November 30, 2006.

Jong-Hyun Shin;Jandee Lee;Ji-Sup Yun;Chi-Young Lim;Kee-Hyun Nam;Woong Youn Chung;Cheong Soo Park

좌측 광범위 경부 림프절 청소술 후 발생한 양측 유미흉 2예

신종현;이잔디;윤지섭;임치영;남기현;정웅윤;박정수

Abstract

Bilateral chylothorax as a complication of radical neck dissection is extremely rare. Early diagnosis of chy-lothorax is important due to the consequences on metabolic & cardiopulmonary conditions. This present report describes our recent experiences with two cases of bilateral chylothorax following left modified radical neck dissection that was treated successfully by conservative management.

Key Words: Bilateral chylothorax, Modified radical neck dissection

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