Author/Authors :
Kiyoaki Tsukahara، نويسنده , , Kazuyoshi Kawabata، نويسنده , , Hiroki Mitani، نويسنده , , Seiichi Yoshimoto، نويسنده , , Iwao Sugitani، نويسنده , , Hiroyuki Yonekawa، نويسنده , , Takeshi Beppu، نويسنده , , Hirofumi Fukushima، نويسنده , , Tohru Sasaki، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Only 16 cases of bilateral chylothorax following neck dissection have been reported within 10 decades. In this paper, three cases of bilateral chylothorax which developed after neck dissection are reported. In all cases, conservative treatment resulted in resolution of the condition. Diagnosis may be delayed in those who are on total parenteral nutrition, and therefore particular attention should be paid to those patients. It may be difficult to treat cases of chylothorax that develop following neck dissection performed after radiotherapy.
Keywords :
Conservative treatment , Neck dissection , Chylothorax , Bilateral chylothorax
