Dietary treatment of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome.
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Chylous ascites has rarely been reported in yellow nail syndrome. A case of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome is described which was treated successfully with dietary restriction of fat and supplements of medium chained triglycerides.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 30 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989