학술논문
Surgical Management of Chylous Fistula after Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*ASCITES
*THERAPEUTICS
*DIET therapy
*SURGERY
*DIAGNOSIS
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Language
ISSN
0036-5599
Abstract
Conservative treatment with low-fat diet, medium-chain triglyceride or total parenteral nutrition, depending on the general condition of the patient, is the mainstay in the treatment of chylous ascites. In patients with persistent chylous fistula direct surgical closure is a valid treatment option. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]