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CT diagnosis of chyluria after partial nephrectomy

Authors :
Aqeel A. Chowdhry
Norm D. Smith
Helena Gabriel
Ana L. Keppke
Frank H. Miller
Frederick L. Hoff
Vahid Yaghmai
Source :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 188(1)
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to describe the CT diagnosis of chyluria after partial nephrectomy.CONCLUSION. Fat in the bladder can be identified on CT after partial nephrectomy. This finding is caused by chyluria secondary to lymphatic injury and should not be mistaken for other abnormalities. Our study population did not need treatment of chyluria.

Details

ISSN :
15463141
Volume :
188
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....d807c49251bb695c69e18c045eac5e97