Abstract

VASSALLO, Miguel; SANCHEZ - FIGUEROA, Néstor  and  HUNCAL, Sarah. Quilorragia por fístula del conducto torácico: tratamiento conservador mixto. Reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura. RFM [online]. 2010, vol.33, n.1, pp.52-55. ISSN 0798-0469.

We submit a case report of chylerrhage due thoracic duct fistula, which is an important but rare and hard to diagnose complication of cervical surgery. In this case it was successfully treated with partial parental nutrition, ocreotide, vacuum drainages, compressive bandages and early start of oral consumption of food high on medium chain triglycerides. A review of the available literature was also made.

Keywords : Lymphatic duct; Fistula; Chylerrhage ocreotide; Partial parental nutrition.