Chyle Leak Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Rare Complication of a Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap

Conclusion While altering practice patterns based on a single case is not usually suggested, this complication does intimate that dealing with lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes in the chest should be done deliberately to prevent lymphatic leaks.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Microsurgery Source Type: research