Affiliation:
1. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Abstract
Introduction Chyle leak is an uncommon yet potentially fatal complication of oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. The management of chyle leak is a debated, controversial topic and to date there is no standardised approach or validated algorithm for its management. This review aims to summarise current treatment algorithms for chyle leak post-oesophagectomy and their outcomes. Methods A systematic search of Embase, MEDLINE, UpToDate and Cochrane was conducted to identify studies reporting on the management of chyle leak following oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. Data on interventional success rate and mortality are reported. Findings Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria including over 23,254 oesophagectomies and identifying 838 chyle leaks (incidence <3.6%). The majority of cases were initially managed conservatively (95.3%), with a failure rate of 50.4%. Immediate surgical or radiological management resolved chylothorax in the majority of cases (97.3%), however the numbers were small. Death occurred in 54 cases (6.6%), all of whom underwent conservative management initially. Conclusions Owing to the heterogeneity of treatment algorithms, timings and indications for interventions, the optimal strategy for managing chyle leak remains unclear. This review has identified an unmet need for prospective multicentre studies assessing the efficacy of predefined algorithms.
Publisher
Royal College of Surgeons of England
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