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. 2014 Aug;2(4):159-61.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.88. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

Midgut volvulus presenting with acute chylous peritonitis

Ajit Pai  1 , John J Park  1 , Slawomir J Marecik  1 , Leela M Prasad  1
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Midgut volvulus presenting with acute chylous peritonitis

Ajit Pai et al. Clin Case Rep. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

Midgut volvulus can rarely present with acute chylous peritonitis. Common etiologies for chylous ascites need to be excluded before this diagnosis is made. Correction of the volvulus and peritoneal lavage suffice as treatment.

Keywords: Chylous ascites; ileum; intestinal volvulus; laparoscopy.

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Figure 1
Laparoscopic picture of chylous ascites.
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Figure 2
CT Scan showing whirl sign of small bowel volvulus.
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Figure 3
Chyle stained ileal mesentery.
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