Jehad Habib Isa Hammad*, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Marina Mat Baki and Rohaizak Muhammad

Department of ENT, UKM, Malaysia

*Corresponding Author: Jehad Habib Isa Hammad, Department of ENT, UKM, Malaysia.

Received: April 05, 2023; Published: July 12, 2023

Abstract

Chyle leak is a known iatrogenic complication of neck surgery associated with serious sequelae, although it is not common. It usually occurs on the left side; however, chyle leaks from the right-sided lymphatic system have been reported in a few cases.

A high level of vigilance in the intraoperative identification and treatment of chyle leaks and a high degree of suspicion in the postoperative period during patient monitoring play an important role in preventing metabolic, nutritional, and immunological consequences and reducing the length of hospital stay.

In this study, we share our experience in the management of a rare right chyle leak after neck dissection in a patient with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

 Keywords: Chyle Leak; Thoracic Duct; Lymphatic Duct; Head and Neck Surgery; Low Output

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Citation

Citation: Jehad Habib Isa Hammad., et al. “Unexpected Right Side Chyle Leak in Neck Dissection".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 5.8 (2023): 17-23.

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