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    • Surgical Interventions
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    • Primary and secondary chyloperitoneum present complex clinical scenarios requiring tailored therapeutic strategies.

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    • Diagnostic workup included paracentesis, whole body lymphoscintigraphy, lymphangio-MR, and lymphangio-CT (LAG-CT).
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    • Main Results:

    • LAG-CT proved to be the primary diagnostic tool, offering precise topographic information for treatment planning.
    • Thirty-four patients remained relapse-free, while 22 experienced minimal residual ascites without protein imbalance.
    • Two cases of early relapse required peritoneal-jugular shunts, achieving good outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis, especially with LAG-CT, is crucial for effective chyloperitoneum management.
    • Microsurgical approaches offer a viable and effective treatment for chyloperitoneum refractory to conservative measures.
    • Combined diagnostic and surgical strategies lead to favorable long-term outcomes in chyloperitoneum patients.