Iatrogenic chylous ascites: operative or conservative approach

Heyl, A.; Veen, H.F.

Netherlands Journal of Surgery 41(1): 5-7

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0167-2487
PMID: 2927702
Document Number: 339613
Postoperative chylous ascites is a rare complication of aortic surgery. Two patients are presented with postoperative chylous ascites after abdominal aortic surgery. The value of either conservative management or an operative approach or peritoneo-venous shunting is discussed.

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