Chylous ascites after retroperitoneal aortocava lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer: a case report

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2014;35(2):178-9.

Abstract

This is a case report of chylous ascites after retroperitoneal aortocava lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer. There are few reports of chylous ascites in gynecologic surgery. Treatment is primarily conservative. The present case was resolved with a low fat diet with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplements and somatostatin IV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Chylous Ascites / etiology*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retroperitoneal Space