CHYLOUS ASCITES SECONDARY TO LIVER-CIRRHO SIS

Authors
CASTELLOTE J PORTA F
Citation
J. Castellote et F. Porta, CHYLOUS ASCITES SECONDARY TO LIVER-CIRRHO SIS, Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 86(6), 1994, pp. 912-914
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas → ACNP
ISSN journal
11300108
Volume
86
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
912 - 914
Database
ISI
SICI code
1130-0108(1994)86:6<912:CASTLS>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
We report two cases of chylous ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. T he ascites in cirrohotic patients has chylous characteristics in only the 0,5-1,3% of cases. Its physiopathology is unknown. It is difficult of manage as is almost always refractory to diuretic treatment. In vi ew of its short-term high mortality, liver transplantation should be c onsidered in selected cirrhotic patients who develop spontaneous chylo us ascites.