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Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection

Francesca De Felice, Daniela Musio, Angela Musella, Mario Tombolini, Vincenzo Tombolini

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Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario.This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.

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Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario.This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.

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Chyle leak after neck dissection is a relatively rare complication in head and neck cancer scenario.This review summarizes the basic knowledge of chyle leak underlying the potential benefit induced by low-dose radiation therapy and may serve as basis for future studies, necessary to optimize chyle leak management in head and neck cancer patients.

Key concepts: Chyle, Medicine, Neck dissection, Leak, Head and neck cancer, Head and neck, Surgery, Complication

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