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Chylous Ascites and Chylothorax after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Case Report and Literature Review
Journal: Austin Journal of Surgery (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2015-06-10
Authors : Ian Greenwalt; Jana Hambley; John Ammori;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Chylous ascites; Chylothorax; Chyle leak;
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Abstract
Chyle leak is a lesser known complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy. The purpose of this case report is to describe the unusual complication of chyle leak associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy, discuss our team’s management of this complication and review the literature describing postoperative chyle leaks.
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