Chylous ascites following retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy in gynecologic malignancies: Incidence, risk factors and management

Abstract

Postoperative chylous ascites was strongly associated with the number of harvested PALNs. According to our findings, we suggest that conservative treatment should be the first step in managing patients with chylous ascites. Using an abdominal drain after surgery seems to be an effective diagnostic tool and treatment method for chylous ascites.