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Peripheral parenteral nutrition in a case of chyle leak following neck dissection
Author(s) -
Morris S. A.,
Taylor S. J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of human nutrition and dietetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1365-277X
pISSN - 0952-3871
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2004.00505.x
Subject(s) - chyle , medicine , parenteral nutrition , chylothorax , leak , surgery , malnutrition , neck dissection , thoracic duct , enteral administration , intensive care medicine , complication , lymph , pathology , environmental engineering , engineering , carcinoma
Chylothorax is an uncommon condition which is potentially life‐threatening if untreated. The following case study of a 75‐year‐old man with chyle leak following surgery shows how prompt dietetic action prevented further compromise in immune function and nutritional status. Dietetic recommendation to minimize enteral intake rapidly stopped chyle flow and promoted wound closure. Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) was administered in order to prevent malnutrition. There is limited literature available for evidence of best practice for cases of chyle leakage, however, this particular case demonstrates PPN should be considered despite the potential risks.