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Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology Volume 33, 1999 - Issue 1
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Research Article

Surgical Management of Chylous Fistula after Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

Svein Andreas Haukaas, Lars Dæhlin, Nils Magnus Ulvik, Jens Høstmark, Dag Nordli From the Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, Norway
Pages 71-72 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Conservative treatment with low-fat diet, medium-chain triglyceride or total parenteral nutrition, depending on the general condition of the patient, is the mainstay in the treatment of chylous ascites. In patients with persistent chylous fistula direct surgical closure is a valid treatment option.

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