A case report of postoperative lymphatic fistula after cervical vagus nerve schwannoma surgery and literature review

doi:10.19438/j.cjoms.2025.01.016

Abstract

Abstract: Postoperative complications such as hoarseness, choking on liquids, dysphagia, Horner's syndrome, and chylous fistula are common following surgery for cervical vagus nerve schwannoma, but lymphatic fistula is relatively rare. This article reported a case of lymphatic fistula as a postoperative complication of cervical vagus nerve schwannoma. Based on relevant literature, this paper discussed the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment of vagus nerve schwannoma, and the management of lymphatic fistula to enhance the understanding of this disease and its complications.

Key words: Cervical vagus nerve schwannoma, Lymphatic fistula, Clinical manifestations

CLC Number:

R739.8

ZHU Meng-yu, WANG Shou-peng, MENG Jian. A case report of postoperative lymphatic fistula after cervical vagus nerve schwannoma surgery and literature review[J]. China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025, 23(1): 94-97.

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