Midgut volvulus presenting with acute chylous peritonitis
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KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE 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.
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