Author:
Shah Shahzad S,Ahmed Kamran,Smith Richard,Mallina Ravi,Akhbari Pouya,Khan Mohammad S
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Chylous ascites may result from diverse pathologies. Ascites results either due to blockage of the lymphatics or leak secondary to inadvertent trauma during surgery.
Case presentation
We report the first case of chylous ascites following radical nephrectomy for a renal cell carcinoma involving the right half of a crossed fused renal ectopia. The patient was managed conservatively.
Conclusion
Post-operative chylous ascites is a rare complication of retroperitoneal and mediastinal surgery. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment which aims at decreasing lymph production and optimizing nutritional requirements along with palliative measures. Refractory cases need either open or laparoscopic ligation of the leaking lymphatic channels. A review of the current literature on the management of post-operative chylous ascites is presented.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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