Open AccessIatrogenic chylous collection post laparoscopic nephrectomy
Author(s) -
Haseeba Tawfeeq,
Su W Lim,
Snehal Lapsia,
Shofiq Al-Islam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20190058
Subject(s) - medicine , nephrectomy , complication , chyle , general surgery , surgery , laparoscopy , chylous ascites , lymphatic system , kidney , ascites , immunology
With the increasing number of laparoscopic nephrectomies, trauma to lymphatic channels has become an increasingly recognised complication. Early diagnosis and prompt management are key to avoid highly morbid sequelae including severe malnutrition and immunodeficiency. This case reviews the important complication of a retroperitoneal chylous collection following laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.