Chyle Leak after Oral Cancer Surgery - A Case Report
Pulkit Khandelwal1, Harish Saluja1, Seemit Shah1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, PIMS DU, Loni, Maharashtra, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Chyle leak (CL) is a rare but serious complication following neck dissection for oral cancer. Prompt diagnosis and thoracic duct ligation can effectively manage CL, leading to successful patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Neck dissection is a standard surgical procedure for oral cancer.
- Chyle leak (CL) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of neck dissection.
- Early identification and management of CL are crucial.
