Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection: Could Radiotherapy Be Considered a Management Option?

Francesca De Felice; Daniela Musio; Angela Musella; Mario Tombolini; Vincenzo Tombolini

doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000002329

Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection: Could Radiotherapy Be Considered a Management Option?

J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Mar;27(2):e115-8. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002329.

Authors

Francesca De Felice¹, Daniela Musio, Angela Musella, Mario Tombolini, Vincenzo Tombolini

Affiliation

¹ *Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I†Department of Gynecological and Obstetrical Sciences and Urological Sciences‡Department Organs of Sense, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome§Spencer-Lorillard Foundation Rome, Italy.

PMID: 26967096
DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002329

Abstract

Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario.This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chyle / radiation effects*
Fistula / etiology
Fistula / radiotherapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery
Humans
Neck Dissection / adverse effects*
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / methods*
Thoracic Duct / injuries*
Thoracic Duct / radiation effects