Peritoneal venous shunting for the treatment of lymphatic ascites following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
1996
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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