title: [Chylous ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis].
abstract: We report two cases of chylous ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. The ascites in cirrohotic patients has chylous characteristics in only the 0.5-1.3% of cases. Its physiopathology is unknown. It is difficult of manage as is almost always refractory to diuretic treatment. In view of its short-term high mortality, liver transplantation should be considered in selected cirrhotic patients who develop spontaneous chylous ascites.
authors.affiliation: Sección de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General de Manresa, Barcelona.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Castellote
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Porta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Ascitis quilosa secundaria a cirrosis hepática.