Chylous ascites

MONDO:0008829

Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites caused by accumulation of lymph in the peritoneal cavity, usually due to intra-abdominal malignancy, liver cirrhosis or abdominal surgery complications, and present with painless but progressive abdominal distension, dyspnea and weight gain.

Also known as: ascites, chylous, congenital chylous ascites

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Chylous ascites itself.

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Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Chylous ascites (2)

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Could a simple drink fix a complication of cancer surgery?

Disease control Completed

This phase 2 trial tested whether taking iohexol by mouth can treat chylous ascites, a leak of lymphatic fluid that can happen after abdominal or pelvic cancer surgery. The study enrolled 42 patients who developed this condition after surgery. The goal was to see if oral iohexol …

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC

Chylous ascites

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could a simple drink fix a complication of cancer surgery?