Chylous ascites in a patient treated with intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Artificial organs. [Artif Organs] Journal article

Title	Chylous ascites in a patient treated with intermittent peritoneal dialysis.
Author(s)	Humayun HM, Daugirdas JT, Ing TS, Leehey DJ, Gandhi VC, Popli S
Source	Artif Organs 1984 Aug; 8(3):358-60.
MeSH	Chylous Ascites Humans Kidney Failure, Chronic Male Middle Aged Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis Staphylococcal Infections
Abstract	A patient receiving intermittent peritoneal dialysis is reported in whom the peritoneal fluid became milky white without apparent cause 4 months after insertion of his most recent Tenckhoff catheter. Analysis of the fluid revealed elevated triglyceride content and a normal cell count, consistent with chylous ascites. Peritoneal dialysis was continued, and the condition improved spontaneously without treatment.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	6477204

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