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Chylous ascites complicating retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testis tumors: management with peritoneovenous shunting.

Authors :
Miedema EB
Bissada NK
Finkbeiner AE
Casali RE
Source :
The Journal of urology [J Urol] 1978 Sep; Vol. 120 (3), pp. 377-82.
Publication Year :
1978

Abstract

Two cases of chylous ascites secondary to lymph node dissection for testicular tumors are reported. Non-surgical management failed to control the ascites in either patient. The use of the LeVeen shunt promptly and permanently controlled the ascites in 1 patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-5347
Volume :
120
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
682267
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)57183-9