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When lymph defies benign surgery: postoperative chylous fistula

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Postoperative chylous fistula in abdominal surgery for benign pathologies is an extremely rare complication. This condition usually develops after extensive resections, chest or neck surgery, and is characterized by lymphatic leakage outside the abdominal cavity. In the following report, we describe two cases of patients undergoing non-oncologic abdominal surgery who developed a chylous fistula during the postoperative period and who responded adequately to conservative management.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf1117

Authors: Gustavo A León, Alvaro S Lemarie, Washington J Cisneros, Sofia A Velasco, Erika D Montenegro, Tatiana P Campoverde

Institution: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000