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Internal jugular vein patency after functional neck dissection: venous duplex imaging

Y Zohar1, M Strauss, R Sabo

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hasharon Hospital, Golda Medical Center, Petah-Tiqva, Israel.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Functional neck dissection (FND) demonstrates a high internal jugular vein (IJV) preservation rate. This retrospective study found 87% of IJVs remained patent after FND, favoring its use for IJV preservation.

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Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Functional neck dissection (FND) is a surgical procedure for cervical lymph node metastases.
  • Assessing internal jugular vein (IJV) patency post-FND is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Limited data exists on IJV patency rates following FND, especially bilateral procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the patency of the internal jugular vein (IJV) after functional neck dissection (FND).
  • To determine the rate of IJV preservation following unilateral and bilateral FND.
  • To assess the suitability of FND for maintaining IJV function.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 26 patients (16 female, 10 male; age 16-78) who underwent FND.
  • Cervical duplex and pulsed Doppler imaging used to assess IJV patency.

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  • Examination conducted between 2 months and 22 years post-surgery on 31 IJVs.

    • Main Results:

    • A high rate of internal jugular vein (IJV) patency was observed post-FND.
    • 27 out of 31 examined IJVs (87%) were found to be patent.
    • Only 4 IJVs showed non-patency after the surgical procedure.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional neck dissection (FND) demonstrates a high success rate in preserving internal jugular vein (IJV) patency.
    • The findings support FND as a viable surgical option for managing cervical lymph node metastases while maintaining IJV function.
    • FND is particularly favorable for IJV preservation in cases requiring bilateral neck dissection.