Abstract
We describe a patient with chylous ascites, who was extensively investigated for the cause. No malignant or lymphatic disease could be found, but a liver biopsy revealed liver cirrhosis. The chylous ascites was unsuccessfully treated with a sodium restriction diet, diuretics and a medium chain triglyceride diet. After the placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt the ascites disappeared.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 463-466 |
| Journal | European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2005 |