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  • Title: A rare complication in breast cancer surgery: chylous fistula and its treatment.
    Author: Sakman G, Parsak CK, Demircan O.
    Journal: Acta Chir Belg; 2007 Jun; 107(3):317-9. PubMed ID: 17685261.
    Abstract:
    Chylous fistula is a complication related to thoracic duct injury, appearing in upper abdominal, thoracic and neck surgery. Occurrence of chylous fistula is very rare after modified radical mastectomy. We encountered a chylous fistula case after breast cancer surgery and successfully treated it conservatively. It is important that all surgeons dealing with breast surgery should be aware that, altough rarely, a chylous fistula can develop after axillary dissection. Experience related to the occurrence of this complication and its management when it occurs is quite restricted.
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