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Nora Hertel1, Khaled Dastagir2, Moritz Schmelzle3
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic-, Transplantation- and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Recurrent cervical swelling after thoracic aorta surgery may indicate a lymphocele. Surgical intervention using fibrin glue and an omental flap effectively resolved persistent lymphocele symptoms in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Lymphocele is a rare complication following mediastinal surgery.
- Uncomplicated lymphoceles often resolve spontaneously or with conservative management.
- Persistent or recurrent lymphoceles may necessitate surgical intervention.

