Congenital chylous ascites

Objective The objective of this study was to present our experience regarding the diagnosis and therapeutic approach in cases of… Expand

Medium chain triglyceride (MCT)-based diet, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and repeated paracentesis are considered as… Expand

Congenital chylous ascites (CCA) is a rare disease that results from maldevelopment of the intra-abdominal lymphatic system. Few… Expand

Congenital chylous ascites (CCA) is a rare disease defined as the accumulation of chylomicron-rich lymphatic fluid within the… Expand

Summary Congenital chylous ascites is a rare entity, conditioned by numerous factors and with changing dynamics of the disease… Expand

Refractory congenital chylous ascites (CCA) is an uncommon clinical condition. Few cases have been described and no gold standard… Expand

A 6‐month‐old male infant who presented with abdominal distension and congenital chylous ascites was diagnosed. He was initially… Expand

A male newborn presented with congenital chylous ascites, the treatment of which is difficult and complicated due to persistent… Expand

Congenital chylous ascites (CCA) results from maldevelopment of the intra-abdominal lymphatic system. Newborns present with… Expand

Congenital chylous ascites in the neonatal period is a rare entity. It is primarily related to congenital abnormalities of the… Expand