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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Bilateral chylothoraces are infrequent but severe complications following neck dissections (ND).
  • Management typically involves a multimodal approach including dietary, medical, procedural, and surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current clinical management strategies for bilateral chylothoraces post-ND.
  • To propose a management algorithm to guide clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Databases searched included Pubmed, EMBASE, and Web of Science.
  • Primary outcomes focused on clinical presentation, type of ND, and interventions; secondary outcomes included resolution time and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 37 patients with bilateral chylothoraces (1951-2018) were identified, with papillary thyroid carcinoma being the most common underlying pathology.
  • Various neck dissection types were performed, with treatments including surgery (embolization or ligation) applied.
  • All identified cases achieved resolution, with discharge times varying from 2 to 40 days.

Conclusions:

  • This review synthesizes diverse management modalities for bilateral chylothoraces.
  • A proposed decision algorithm offers guidance on diagnostic tools and treatment strategies.
  • The goal is to enhance patient care and optimize outcomes for this rare complication.