| Title | Chylous ascites: an unusual complication of peritoneal dialysis. A case report and literature review. | | Author(s) | Cheung CK, Khwaja A | | Institution | Sheffield Kidney Institute, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom. | | Source | Perit Dial Int 2008 May-Jun; 28(3):229-31. | | Abstract | Chylous ascites is a rare complication in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. It may occur due to traumatic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion or other causes. It is important to be aware of this condition as it may be confused with peritonitis, and antibiotics may be inappropriately administered. We report a case of chylous ascites occurring after catheter insertion and discuss management of this condition. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 18474912 |
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