ObjectiveTo summarize the efficacy and safety of Jindan Fuyan Granule in the treatment of refractory chylous leakage after neck lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer. MethodThe clinical data of thyroid cancer patients with refractory chylous leakage after neck lymph node dissection treated with Jindan Fuyan Granules in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital from January to December 2023, were retrospectively collected. ResultsAfter treatment with Jindan Fuyan Granules on the basis of conventional treatment, the drainage volume of 3 patients with thyroid cancer after radical neck lymph node dissection was significantly reduced, from 100 mL to 2 mL, 1 285 mL to 5 mL, and 960 mL to 5 mL, respectively. After 3 days of treatment, the tubes were removed successfully. After discharge from the hospital, 3 patients were followed up for 3, 3, 4 months, respectively, showing satisfactory wound healing without chylous leakage or other discomfort. ConclusionsCombined with low-fat diet, drainage and other non-surgical treatment methods, Jindan Fuyan Granule has obvious effect on treating refractory chylous fistula after neck lymph node dissection, which can be used as a non-surgical treatment option. However, the efficacy needs to be further verified.
ObjectiveTo review the advances in the pathogenesis, diagnostic modalities, treatment strategies, and preventive measures of chyle leak following gastric cancer surgery, aiming to provide an evidence-based reference for clinical practice. MethodsRecent domestic and international studies concerning the risk factors and management of postoperative chyle leak in gastric cancer were retrieved and systematically analyzed. ResultsPostoperative chyle leak is primarily caused by extensive lymphadenectomy. Advanced age, obesity, and extended lymph node dissection are identified as high-risk factors. The diagnosis can be confirmed by analyzing the characteristics and triglyceride concentration of the drainage fluid, while imaging techniques facilitate the precise localization of the leak. The majority of patients can be cured with conservative management, encompassing fasting, a medium-chain triglyceride diet, and somatostatin therapy. For high-output or refractory cases, interventional radiology or surgical treatments are indicated. ConclusionsThe management of post-gastrectomy chyle leak should adhere to the comprehensive principles of “perioperative prevention, early recognition, and standardized intervention”. Future multicenter randomized controlled trials and the development of risk prediction models are warranted to provide high-level evidence for individualized clinical decision-making and further improve patients’ outcomes.