Management and Outcome of Chylous Ascites in Children: A CARE compliant Case Series

• Main Authors: Magd A. Kotb (Author), Dalia S. Mosallam (Author), Heba Amin Ragab (Author), Hend Abd El Baky (Author), Ahmed El Hatw (Author), Alaa F. Hamza (Author), Hesham Abd El Kader (Author), Gamal El Tagy (Author), Haytham Esmat (Author), Sherif Shehata (Author), Nahla I. Sabry (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Chylous ascites (CA) is accumulation of lipid rich lymph in peritoneal cavity. CA is rare among children. In pediatric age, causes of CA varies according to the age group, leading primary causes include congenital malformation of lymphatic system, and less likely lymphatic obstruction su...