[Chylous ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis]

We report two cases of chylous ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. The ascites in cirrohotic patients has chylous characteristics in only the 0.5-1.3% of cases. Its physiopathology is unknown. It is difficult of manage as is almost always refractory to diuretic treatment. In view of its short-term high mortality, liver transplantation should be considered in selected cirrhotic patients who develop spontaneous chylous ascites.