Incidental Chylous Ascites at the Time of Cesarean Section
Joint Authors
Thompson, Kida A.
Al Khabbaz, Antoun
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chylous ascites has multiple etiologies including malignancies, liver cirrhosis, intraperitoneal infections, and trauma.
It is rarely reported in pregnancy.
We report a case of chylous ascites noted at the time of cesarean section performed at 35 weeks of gestation on a patient with preeclampsia and suspected placental abruption.
The diagnosis and treatment of chylous ascites as well as the pregnancy outcome are presented.
A literature review of chylous ascites in pregnancy is discussed as well.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thompson, Kida A.& Al Khabbaz, Antoun. 2015. Incidental Chylous Ascites at the Time of Cesarean Section. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059148
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thompson, Kida A.& Al Khabbaz, Antoun. Incidental Chylous Ascites at the Time of Cesarean Section. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059148
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thompson, Kida A.& Al Khabbaz, Antoun. Incidental Chylous Ascites at the Time of Cesarean Section. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059148
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059148
