Chylous ascites complicating retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testis tumors: management with peritoneovenous shunting.
Two cases of chylous ascites secondary to lymph node dissection for testicular tumors are reported. Non-surgical management failed to control the ascites in either patient. The use of the LeVeen shunt promptly and permanently controlled the ascites in 1 patient.
D000328:Adult; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery