Lymphoscintigraphic demonstration of chylous leak after axillary lymph node dissection.
Clin Nucl Med
; 30(5): 299-301, 2005 May.
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| ID: mdl-15827395
Chyle leak is a potentially serious complication resulting from violation of the thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct, or one of their terminal branches. It may impair nutrition and immunity, compromise and delay wound healing, prolong hospitalization, and delay adjuvant therapy. After surgery for breast carcinoma, this is a rare occurrence. Here, the author describes a novel application of lymphoscintigraphy showing thoracic duct injury after a wide excision and axillary clearance.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conducto Torácico
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Quilo
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Carcinoma Ductal
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Escisión del Ganglio Linfático
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nucl Med
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos