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PubMed1986

Tetracycline sclerotherapy for chylous fistula following neck dissection.

In chylous fistulas following radical neck dissections, we have found reexploration to be unrewarding, with infrequent identification of a specific leakage site intraoperatively and persistent fluid accumulation postoperatively. As an alternative, we injected tetracycline hydrochloride into the supraclavicular wound bed. This procedure resulted in a rapid, sustained decline in fistula output in two of three cases, avoiding surgical intervention. Tetracycline sclerotherapy has been described for treatment of intrathoracic and other intracavitary fluid collections. We believe that tetracycline sclerotherapy is an effective adjunct in the management of chylous fistulas following radical neck dissections and that this therapy should be attempted before surgical reexploration.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1972

Chyluria.

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PubMed1981

The lymphatic system. Some surgical considerations.

This article on the lymphatics was undertaken for three reasons: The first is to recount the story of the rediscovery of these vessels in the 17th century and briefly review the subsequent events leading up to our present knowledge of the lymphatic system. The second is to emphasize the role of the lymphatics in maintaining extracellular fluid balance, in the removal of protein, fat, and other substances of large molecular size from the tissue spaces, and in the circulation of the lymphocytes from their germinal centers and storage depots to all parts of the body via lymphaticovenous connections. The third reason is to suggest that the responsibility for maintaining the transport function of the lymphatics properly belongs to the vascular surgeon.

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PubMed1996

Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma.

Two cases of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma (CL) are presented; the current literature on this rare, benign neoplasm of the lymphatic system is reviewed. This tumor consists of various numbers of cyst-like cavities filled with a serous, serosanguineous or chylous fluid. The histogenesis of CL is still uncertain. Most commonly CL occurs in the neck and in the axillary region, whereas it is rare in the retroperitoneum. Although retroperitoneal CL is a benign lesion, it may cause significant morbidity due to its large size, and its often invasive character with a strong tendency to secondary infection. The treatment of choice is surgical excision.

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Histologic effect of doxycycline sclerotherapy on rat femoral nerve.

BACKGROUND: This study stems from an encounter with a phrenic nerve paralysis in a patient following doxycycline sclerotherapy for treatment of chylous fistula. The purpose of this study is to identify possible histologic evidence of doxycycline-induced nerve injury. METHODS: The femoral nerves of CD rats were used as the in vivo animal model. The nerves were exposed to varying concentrations doxycycline and normal saline was the control. The nerves were studied at several time intervals using two different staining techniques. RESULTS: The results suggest that topical doxycycline induces tissue reactions which are different from normal saline. These reactions include stimulation of a local giant cell inflammatory reaction and disruption of the myelin sheath. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the fact that this study does not give physiologic evidence of neurotoxicity, the histologic results suggest that topical doxycycline may cause nerve damage directly or indirectly. We conclude that doxycycline should not be used for sclerotherapy where unprotected nerves are exposed to the agent until further physiologic tests are performed to prove its safety.

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