Abstract | BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: METHODS: Four patients with postoperative lymphocele who could not be cured by repeated percutaneous needle aspiration and pressure dressing were treated with intralesional injection of 0.1-0.2 mg OK-432 after aspiration of fluid. The aspirated fluid was assessed biochemically and cytologically, and regular palpation and ultrasonography/computed tomography were used to evaluate outcomes and recurrences. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Jong-Lyel Roh, Chan Il Park |
Journal | The Laryngoscope
(Laryngoscope)
Vol. 118
Issue 6
Pg. 999-1002
(Jun 2008)
ISSN: 1531-4995 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 18496161
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Chyle
- Humans
- Injections, Intralesional
- Lymphocele
(diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
- Male
- Neck
- Neck Dissection
- Picibanil
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Postoperative Complications
- Sclerotherapy
(methods)
- Ultrasonography
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