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Perit Dial Int 28(3): 229-231 2008
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CASE COMMENTARIES IN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

CHYLOUS ASCITES: AN UNUSUAL COMPLICATION OF PERITONEAL DIALYSIS. A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Chee Kay Cheung and Arif Khwaja

Sheffield Kidney Institute, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Correspondence to: A. Khwaja, Sheffield Kidney Institute, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU United Kingdom.
arif.khwaja{at}sth.nhs.uk

Chylous ascites is a rare complication in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. It may occur due to traumatic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion or other causes. It is important to be aware of this condition as it may be confused with peritonitis, and antibiotics may be inappropriately administered. We report a case of chylous ascites occurring after catheter insertion and discuss management of this condition.

KEY WORDS: Chylous ascites.

Received 28 November 2007; accepted 21 December 2007.






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