Tag: Chylous ascites

Chylous ascites, characterized by milky, triglyceride-rich peritoneal fluid, is a rare condition with an estimated incidence of only 1 in 20,000 hospital admissions. This unusual fluid buildup, also called chyloperitoneum, indicates an underlying disruption of the body's lymphatic system. The presence of high triglycerides is the key diagnostic indicator for this condition.

According to a study on managing chyle leaks, conservative approaches, including nutritional strategies, can resolve approximately 80% of leaks. Nutrition therapy for chyle leak focuses on minimizing chyle flow by controlling dietary fat, a critical step for promoting the healing of damaged lymphatic vessels.