Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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MANAGEMENT OF CHYLOUS FISTULA (CASE REPORT)

CHYLOUS FISTULA의 처치

  • Jeon, Ju-Hong (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Kee-Kwang (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Kyung-Yup (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital)
  • 전주홍 (충남대학교병원 구강악안면외과) ;
  • 박기광 (충남대학교병원 구강악안면외과) ;
  • 조경엽 (충남대학교병원 구강악안면외과)
  • Published : 1995.06.30
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Abstract

Chylous fistula is a rare complication occurring after radical neck dissection. Previous reports on neck dissection described an incidence of about 1% to 2%. We report a case of chylous fistula that occurred after radical neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of left lower gingiva and mandible in a 52-year-old man. We successfully managed the fistula by the following conservative measures : bed rest with head elevation, continuation of closed suction drainage, and dietary management to decrease the rate of chyle formation.

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