Chylous Ascites: An Unusual Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis. A Case Report and Literature Review | Zendy

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Chylous Ascites: An Unusual Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis. A Case Report and Literature Review

Author(s) -

Cheung Chee Kay,

Khwaja Arif

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

peritoneal dialysis international

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.79

H-Index - 83

eISSN - 1718-4304

pISSN - 0896-8608

DOI - 10.1177/089686080802800306

Subject(s) - medicine , chylous ascites , peritoneal dialysis , complication , ascites , peritonitis , surgery , catheter , dialysis

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.

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