title: Chylous ascites after nephrectomy for trauma.
abstract: Chylous ascites has many etiologies including malignancy, infection, and inflammation. Management of this condition varies from conservative treatment to surgery. We present a case of chylous ascites after laparotomy for trauma and review the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition.
authors.affiliation: Shock Trauma Center, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Colin G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: Laurel
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Omert
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery