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Internal drainage of lymphocele by a pedicled omental flap

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An unusual case of huge pelvic and retroperitoneal lymphocele following bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy is presented. The lymphocele was successfully managed by the procedure of internal drainage with pedicled omental flap.

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  1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, New York, USA

    S. Ali Khan & Kang-Ning Hu

  2. Veterans Administration Medical Center, Northport, New York, USA

    S. Ali Khan & Kang-Ning Hu

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Ali Khan, S., Hu, KN. Internal drainage of lymphocele by a pedicled omental flap. International Urology and Nephrology 15, 333–338 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02082553

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