Late onset of chylous ascites following distal gastrectomy with D1(+) dissection for gastric cancer: A case report
Abstract
Chyloperitoneum is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Chylous ascites can occur if it is not recognized during surgery. The incidence of chylous ascites after oncological surgery was approximately 7.4% however, the incidence of lymphorrhea after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer is so low. Extensive lymph node dissection leads to a higher incidence of lymphorrhea. There have been few cases associated with D1 dissection In most patients conservative treatment is recommended that includes paracentesis, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) based diet, and somatostatin. Surgery is the last choice only when conservative treatment fails. In this case we aimed to present a late onset of chylous ascites after subtotal gastrectomy and D1+ dissection that was treated with percutaneous drainage and conservative management.
Key words: Gastric cancer, chylous ascites, D1 (+) dissection
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Hüseyin Çiyiltepe
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Kamuran Değer
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Ebubekir Gündeş
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Durmuş Çetin
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Ulaş Aday
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Publication Date
January 8, 2016
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January 8, 2016
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Year 2015 Volume: 42 Number: 4