title: Instillation of silver nitrate in the treatment of chyluria.
abstract: A series of 62 patients with chyluria received instillations of 1% silver nitrate in the renal pelvis over an 8-year period; 51 patients responded well but 11 showed no response to treatment. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 7 years. The treatment was found to be safe, effective and minimally invasive.
authors: Department of Urology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College, Bombay, India.
authors: R B
authors: RB
authors: Sabnis
authors: S V
authors: SV
authors: Punekar
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Desai
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Bradoo
authors: S D
authors: SD
authors: Bapat
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002913:Chyle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014556:Urine
chemical_list: D012835:Silver Nitrate