Lymphatic disruption following abdominal aortic surgery
Lymph Vessels
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Abstract
Two cases of abdominal lymphatic disruption following surgery on the abdominal aorta are presented, one causing chylous ascites and the other resulting in a lymphocele. These complications have been only rarely described following abdominal vascular surgery. Both patients responded to percutaneous aspiration without recurrence. The radiologist has a major role in both the detection and management of this complication.
Key words
Chylous ascites Lymphocele Vascular surgery, complications of Lymphatic injuryPreview
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