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- Title
Chyle Leak after a Simple Hemithyroidectomy: An Extremely Rare Situation.
- Authors
Muhammed, Adi S.; Suhaimi, Shahrun N.; Othman, Suraya; Rashid, Nor Faezan A.; Muhammad, Rohaizak
- Abstract
Chyle leak is a well-known complication that can occur after a thyroidectomy with neck dissection; however, it rarely occurs after thyroidectomy alone. Here, we report a case of chyle leak following a left hemithyroidectomy for a benign solitary thyroid nodule. Based on the literature search, this is only the second reported case of a chyle leak after a simple hemithyroidectomy without any central or lateral neck dissection. Amongst the possible causes, we hypothesize that the use of intraoperative nerve monitor may be a contributing factor. Treatment options are explored and the patient was treated successfully with nonoperative management.
- Subjects
NECK dissection; INTRAOPERATIVE monitoring; THORACIC duct; SOLITARY pulmonary nodule; HEMITHYROIDECTOMY
- Publication
IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3, p170
- ISSN
1823-4631
- Publication type
Article