Abstract
Chylous ascites (CA) is the extravasation of lipid-rich lymphatic fluid into the peritoneal space following trauma or obstruction of the lymphatic system. Refractory cases of cirrhosis-related CA may be amendable to transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS). We present a case of TIPS in the setting of refractory CA secondary to cirrhosis of a transplanted liver graft. Following TIPS, the patient reported immediate improvement in abdominal pain and no longer requires paracentesis. Our case suggests TIPS to be a safe and effective treatment option for CA in liver transplant patients with cirrhosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 84-86 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Radiology Case Reports |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Chylous ascites
- Cirrhosis
- TIPS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging