Chylous ascites caused by acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis / 대한외과학회지
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: S64-S68, 2011.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-153875
ABSTRACT
Chylous ascites is defined as the accumulation of chyle in the peritoneum due to obstruction or rupture of the peritoneal or retroperitoneal lymphatic glands. Chylous ascites that arises from acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis is very rare. We report here on a case of chylous ascite that was caused by acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis, in which the patient showed an impressive response to conservative therapy with total parenteral nutrition and octerotide. We also review the relevant literature about chylous ascites with particular reference to the management of this rare disease.
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Main subject:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
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Pancreatitis
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Peritoneum
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Portal Vein
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Rupture
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Thrombosis
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Chyle
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Chylous Ascites
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Parenteral Nutrition, Total
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Rare Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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