Somatostatin Treatment in Two Cases of Chyle Fistula after Neck Dissection / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 724-727, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-648874
ABSTRACT
The use of somastostatin in chyle fistula that occurs after neck dissection is a new approach that has been reported in few cases. We report two cases of chyle fistula that occurred after neck dissection, which were successfully managed with somatostatin subcutaneous injection. Somatostatin treatment resulted in an immediate reduction of chyle leakage in both patients, and might have contributed to the reduction of patients' morbidity and duration of hospital stay. However, optimal treatment regimen with somatostatin is unclear because of its limited case and various administration methods. Further studies are required to clarify the usefulness and optimal regimen of somatostatin injection in the treatment of chyle fistula following neck dissection.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Neck Dissection
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Somatostatin
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Octreotide
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Chyle
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Fistula
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Injections, Subcutaneous
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Length of Stay
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Neck
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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