Chylous Fistula following Axillary Lymphadenectomy: Benefit of Octreotide Treatment

Chyle leak following axillary lymph node clearance is a rare yet important complication. The treatment of postoperative chyle fistula still remains unclear. Conservative management is the first line of treatment. It includes axillary drains on continuous suction, pressure dressings, bed rest, and nu...

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Main Authors: Elena González-Sánchez-Migallón, José Aguilar-Jiménez, José Andrés García-Marín, José Luis Aguayo-Albasini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6098019
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