Chylous ascites after laparoscopic hand-assisted donor nephrectomy: Is it specific for the left-side?

We describe a case-report of a chylous ascites after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, summarize the current literature, and hypothesize on the etiology of this complication.

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Published in:Urology annals 2013-01, Vol.5 (1), p.45-46
Main Authors: Meulen, S, van Donselaar-van der Pant, K, Bemelman, F, Idu, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Ascites
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Chylous ascites
Diagnosis
Dissection
hand-assisted
Health aspects
Kidneys
laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Nephrectomy
Risk factors
Surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:We describe a case-report of a chylous ascites after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, summarize the current literature, and hypothesize on the etiology of this complication.
ISSN:0974-7796
0974-7834
DOI:10.4103/0974-7796.106967