Laparoscopic management of chyle leak after Nissen fundoplication

A 41-year-old man presented with chylous ascites 6 weeks after a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The chyle leak was successfully treated with laparoscopic ligation of the leaking duct at the right crus. We would now recommend early consideration of this as a treatment option for this rare compli...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Powell, Gareth, Ramus, James R, Booth, Michael I
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
Materias:
Unusual Cases
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401716/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22837600
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-9941.97600
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Sumario:A 41-year-old man presented with chylous ascites 6 weeks after a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The chyle leak was successfully treated with laparoscopic ligation of the leaking duct at the right crus. We would now recommend early consideration of this as a treatment option for this rare complication.

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