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    Chylothorax, a rare complication after neck dissection, involves lymphatic leakage into the chest. Conservative management including drainage and thoracentesis typically leads to a favorable outcome.

    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Surgical Complications
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Left radical neck dissection is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes in the neck.
    • Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle (lymphatic fluid) in the pleural space.
    • Post-operative chylothorax is a rare but serious complication.

    Observation:

    • This report details the third known case of chylothorax following left radical neck dissection.
    • The condition occurred despite the absence of pneumothorax.
    • The exact mechanism of lymphatic entry into the pleural space remains unclear.

    Findings:

    • The primary cause is suspected to be lymphatic leakage in the neck.
    • Conservative management strategies are effective.

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  • These include adequate neck drainage and thoracentesis or chest tube drainage.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition and conservative management are key for successful treatment.
    • This case adds to the limited literature on post-neck dissection chylothorax.
    • Further research may elucidate the precise pathogenesis and optimize treatment protocols.