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. 1996 Dec;39(6):499–501.

Conservative management of chylous ascites complicating aortic surgery: a case report

Anthony J Petrasek 1, F Michael Ameli 1,
PMCID: PMC3949909  PMID: 8956818

Abstract

Chylous ascites is an uncommon complication of aortic surgery. In the past, operative management was the standard therapy. A 62-year-old man with chylous ascites was treated successfully with paracentesis and total parenteral nutrition alone. A review of the recent literature suggests that a preliminary course of conservative therapy can limit the need for operative intervention to those who fail the primary conservative treatment.

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