Objective: To develop evidence-based recommendations for safe, effective, and appropriate
thyroidectomy. Background: Surgical management of thyroid disease has evolved …

Currently, thyroid surgery is the most common and safe operation worldwide. However,
thyroidectomy is still not free from the risks of complications and death due to the anatomical …

Chylous leak is a serious complication of neck dissection. Patients are often managed
conservatively, and failure of conservative management necessitates surgical management …

Objective: To assess lymphangiography findings and outcome of lymphatic embolisation to
manage chyle leak after neck surgery. Methods: Consecutive cases of lymphangiography …

Sentinel lymph node biopsy in cancers of the head and neck offers demonstrated clinical
and diagnostic value, but adoption is limited by concerns about the detrimental …

Chyle leaks are uncommon complications after head and neck surgeries. Although
uncommon, such a complication is noteworthy mention due to its perplexing diagnosis and …

Congenital and acquired lesions of the central lymphatic system represent rare entities with
a significant morbidity. The optimal treatment strategy remains elusive given limited …

Purpose Chyle leaks are a rare complication of neck surgery causing local damage,
impairing healing and compromising free flaps. High output leaks can result in electrolyte …

Surgeons recommend dissecting lymph nodes in the thorax, abdomen, and neck during
surgery for esophageal cancer because of the possibility of metastasis to the lymph nodes in …

Aims Chylous fistula following neck surgery is a rare, but significant complication. Currently,
there is no standardised treatment, which may comprise pressure dressings, oral dietary …