The case of an infant, aged 2 months and 23 days, with chylous ascites
after nephrectomy is reported. Nephrectomy was performed because of a
large hydronephrosis. Chylous ascites was treated with medium-chain t
riglycerides, diet and cholestyramine. After 3 days the volume of the
abdomen was reduced and on day 8 chylous ascites was not visible clini
cally or ultrasonographically.