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Single Port Donor Nephrectomy
Published on: March 12, 2011
An uncommon complication of laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy
1Karen A. Beer practices in the Department of Endocrinology at Oregon Medical Group, Eugene, Ore. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
Chylous ascites is an uncommon complication of laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy, occurring when milky chyle from the lymphatic system leaks into the peritoneal cavity. This can occur after trauma or be caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system. Treatment may include a fat-free diet, total parenteral nutrition, subcutaneous somatostatin, lymphangiography, and/or surgical closure of the leaking lymph vessel.
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