Chyloperitoneum: A rare complication after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

We report a case of chylous ascites as a rare complication following electi ve aortic aneurysm repair in a 66-year-old male. After early development of this condition on the second postoperative day, relaparotomy was performed with ligation of fistulae as well as omentoplasty. After recurrence of chy lous ascites, conservative treatment consisting of parenteral nutrition and a low-fat diet for 3 months along with continuous peritoneal drainage fina lly led to successful resolution of this complication. DOI: 10.1007/s100169 910030.