Chylous Leak after Cystic Hygroma Excision in an Infant: A Rare Postoperative Complication
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Postoperative chylous leak is a rare but serious complication of any head-and-neck surgery. It can lead to metabolic imbalance, prolonged wound healing, wound dehiscence, and hospitalization. We present the case of a 9-month-old girl operated for a left cervical cystic hygroma who had a chylous leak requiring surgical management. This is probably one of the first reported cases of chylous leak following the excision of cystic hygroma in an infant.
Authors: Amar Shah, Aryan S. Momin, Ria Sharma, Anirudh Shah
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404083145