| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3827151 | Progrès en Urologie | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report the case of a chylous ascites after transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy. This complication is known after surgery in urology but remains rare and was not described after laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Anatomy for lymph nodes distribution was described to understand the occurrence of this complication. The diagnosis of chylous ascites is referred to clinical signs of peritoneal irritation and confirmed by puncture, the treatment is initially conservative.
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Authors
P. De Sousa, L. Viart, J. Petit, F. Saint,