Chylous ascites: a manifestation of blunt abdominal trauma in an infant.
This report presents an infant in whom a unique case of chylous ascites developed after blunt abdominal trauma. Unfortunately, this case was complicated by Pseudomonas peritonitis, likely from a distant source. Our patient was treated medically and had a good overall outcome.
Beal
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Department of Surgery, North Memorial Health Care, University of Minnesota, Robbinsdale, USA.
Gormley
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Gordon
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Ellis
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CM
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*