Use of TissuePatch™ sealant film in the management of chyle leak in major neck surgery

Leo Cheng; Catherine K Lau; Gary Parker

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.09.007

Use of TissuePatch™ sealant film in the management of chyle leak in major neck surgery

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Jan;52(1):87-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.09.007. Epub 2013 Oct 14.

Authors

Leo Cheng¹, Catherine K Lau², Gary Parker³

Affiliations

¹ Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; M/V Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships, West Africa. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.
³ M/V Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships, West Africa.

PMID: 24135151
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.09.007

Abstract

Chylous fistula is rare, and operation is often required for high output fistulas after serious operations on the neck. TissuePatch™sealant film (Tissuemed Ltd., Leeds, UK) is a useful adjunct to ensure that potential sources of leakage are sealed effectively.

Keywords: Chyle leak; Neck surgery; Surgical sealant.

MeSH terms

Adult
Carcinoma / secondary
Carcinoma / surgery
Chyle*
Female
Fistula / surgery*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / secondary
Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
Humans
Lymphatic Vessels / injuries*
Lymphatic Vessels / surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Neck Dissection / adverse effects
Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / surgery
Postoperative Complications
Recurrence
Teratoma / surgery
Tissue Adhesives / therapeutic use*

Substances

Tissue Adhesives