Peritoneal venous shunting for the treatment of lymphatic ascites following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection - 11/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00229-4
William A. See ⁎, Timothy F. Kresowik, Peter R. Jochimsen
From the Departments of Urology and Surgery, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
*Reprint requests: William A. See, M.D., Department of Urology, The University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242-1089
Abstract |
We report a case of refractory lymphatic ascites following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and venacavectomy Placement of a Denver peritoneal venous shunt resulted in resolution of the ascites and marked improvement in the patient's nutritional parameters. Shunt occlusion 2 months following placement demonstrated no recurrence of the ascites. This technique may prove useful in the management of lymphatic ascites associated with radical retroperitoneal surgery.
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Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 48 - N° 5
P. 783-785 - novembre 1996 Retour au numéro
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