title: [Chylous ascites following resection of abdominal aortic aneurysm].
abstract: Chylous ascites is an extremely rare complication of abdominal aortic surgery. We report on a case of chyloperitoneum following resection of aortic aneurysm. The diagnosis of lymphatic tear was confirmed by paracentesis which revealed milky fluid characterized by very high content of triglicerydes. Conservative management with a low-fat diet and diuretics resulted in a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Gastroenterologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sliwiński
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hartleb
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nowak
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pietraszek
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000601:surgery*; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics