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Chyle Leak after Right Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in a Patient with Breast Cancer.

Ankita SarawagiJessica Maxwell
Published in: Case reports in surgery (2021)
Chyle leaks are an uncommon complication of axillary node dissections and even rarer for them to present on the right side. It can be diagnosed by monitoring the drainage for changes in appearance and volume and by conducting supporting laboratory tests. Conservative management is generally suggested.
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