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Modified Radical Neck Dissection for Cervical Metastasis
Published on: February 20, 2026
Three cases of bilateral chylothorax developing after neck dissection
Kiyoaki Tsukahara1, Kazuyoshi Kawabata, Hiroki Mitani
1Division of Head and Neck, Cancer Institute Hospital, 3-10-6 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan. tsuka1116@nifty.com
Abstract:
Only 16 cases of bilateral chylothorax following neck dissection have been reported within 10 decades. In this paper, three cases of bilateral chylothorax which developed after neck dissection are reported. In all cases, conservative treatment resulted in resolution of the condition. Diagnosis may be delayed in those who are on total parenteral nutrition, and therefore particular attention should be paid to those patients. It may be difficult to treat cases of chylothorax that develop following neck dissection performed after radiotherapy.
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