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- Title
The diagnosis and management of postoperative chylous ascites.
- Authors
Leibovitch, Ilan; Mor, Yoram; Golomb, Jacob; Ramon, Jacob
- Abstract
Postoperative chylous ascites is a rare complication of retroperitoneal and mediastinal surgery that represents a difficult management problem due to the serious mechanical, nutritional and immunological consequences of the constant loss of protein and lymphocytes. We reviewed the topic of postoperative chylous ascites with special emphasis on the relevant diagnostic and imaging modalities. We propose a novel management algorithm.
- Publication
The Journal of urology, 2002, Vol 167, Issue 2 Pt 1, p449
- ISSN
0022-5347
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/S0022-5347(01)69064-5