The incidence of chylous ascites after liver transplantation and the proposal of a diagnostic and management protocol.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.06.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND No protocol has been established for the diagnosis and management of chylous ascites after liver transplantation (LT). In this study, we retrospectively reviewed our cases of posttransplant chylous ascites (PTCA) and aimed to propose… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; management protocol; protocol; chylous ascites ... See more keywords
Diagnosis and treatment of persistent ascites after liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4203.2018.10.015
Abstract: Persistent ascites is a rare complication in the perioperative period after liver transplantation, it will seriously affect patients′ prognosis. The reasons of persistent ascites may be associated with chyle leakage, abdominal infection, portal hypertension and… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; treatment; persistent ascites; liver transplantation ... See more keywords
Approach to persistent ascites after liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i9.1739
Abstract: Persistent ascites (PA) after liver transplantation (LT), commonly defined as ascites lasting more than 4 wk after LT, can be expected in up to 7% of patients. Despite being relatively rare, it is associated with… read more here.
Keywords: ascites liver; cause; persistent ascites; approach ... See more keywords