Blunt force trauma as a rare mechanism for chyluria

Authors

Kevin J. Rycyna, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Daniel Casella, Vanderbilt University
Louis D'Agostino, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Journal

Canadian Journal of Urology

Volume

23

Issue

3

Keywords

Chyluria; Trauma

Abstract

© The Canadian Journal of Urology. Chyluria is an uncommon clinical entity outside of the tropics. We present a rare case of blunt force trauma leading to the formation of a lymphorenal fistula. This was successfully managed via conservative endoscopic and dietary treatment.

APA Citation

Rycyna, K., Casella, D., & D'Agostino, L. (2016). Blunt force trauma as a rare mechanism for chyluria. Canadian Journal of Urology, 23 (3). Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/smhs_uro_facpubs/296