Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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Bilateral Chylothorax after Left Modified Radical Neck Dissection : Two Cases

좌측 광범위 경부 림프절 청소술 후 발생한 양측 유미흉 2예

  • Shin, Jong-Hyun (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jan-Dee (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yun, Ji-Sup (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lim, Chi-Young (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Nam, Kee-Hyun (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Woong-Youn (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Cheong-Soo (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 신종현 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 이잔디 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 윤지섭 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 임치영 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 남기현 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 정웅윤 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 박정수 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실)
  • Published : 2006.11.30
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Abstract

Bilateral chylothorax as a complication of radical neck dissection is extremely rare. Early diagnosis of chylothorax 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.

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