Severe hypo-osmotic hyponatraemia due to chylous leak following radical neck dissection
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2013; 23 (3): 221-223
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ABSTRACT
Chylous leak is a documented complication of radical neck dissection with well recognised morbidities, including wound breakdown, hypovolaemia and hypoalbuminaemia. Other less well-documented electrolyte imbalances can also ensue. We aim to raise awareness about hypo-osmotic hyponatraemia as a potentially fatal, commonly overlooked complication of high-output chylous leaks. Following identification of his hyponatraemia, this patient underwent successful management in the intensive therapy unit, followed by surgical repair of his chylous leak. Hypo-osmotic hyponatraemia as a complication of chylous leak is not well documented, is likely to be overlooked when present, and is potentially life-threatening. It should be sought after in any patient with a high-output chylous leak following neck dissection
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Concentração Osmolar
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Esvaziamento Cervical
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Quilo
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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