Chylous Ascites After Anterior Resection for Rectal Carcinoma: A Rare But Significant Incident

Chylous ascites specifically after anterior resection for rectal cancer has not been documented in the literature thus far. All previously reported postoperative chylous ascites developed in other types of malignancies and were diagnosed within a few days of surgery. However, the patient we report h...

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Main Authors: Kin Yoong Chan, Choon Meng Teoh, Nadeson Sukumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409602955