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Suture ligation (SL) and monopolar electrocautery (MC) surgical techniques significantly reduce postoperative chyle leaks after neck dissections compared to harmonic scalpel (HS). Endocrine pathology increases chyle leak risk.

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  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Postoperative chyle leak is a potential complication following neck dissections (NDs).
  • The management of lymphatic structures, particularly at level IV, influences leak rates.
  • Variations in surgical techniques for level IV management exist among surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of different surgical techniques on the rate of postoperative chyle leak.
  • To compare suture ligation (SL), monopolar electrocautery (MC), and harmonic scalpel transection (HS) for level IV management.
  • To identify factors associated with an increased risk of chyle leak.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 436 consecutive neck dissections in 368 patients.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques for level IV management: SL, MC, and HS.
  • Statistical analysis (χ2 test, Student t test) to correlate variables with chyle leak occurrence.

Main Results:

  • Overall postoperative chyle leak rate was 3.2% (12/368 patients).
  • Suture ligation (1.0%) and monopolar electrocautery (1.2%) techniques showed significantly lower chyle leak rates compared to harmonic scalpel (8.6%) (P = .001).
  • Endocrine pathology was associated with a statistically significant increase in chyle leak rate (P = .003).

Conclusions:

  • Suture ligation and monopolar electrocautery are superior to harmonic scalpel for preventing chyle leaks at level IV during neck dissection.
  • Endocrine-related pathology is a risk factor for increased chyle leak rates.
  • Conservative management strategies (diet modification, pressure dressings, octreotide) were effective, with no reoperations or mortality.