抄録
We performed laparoscopic lower anterior resection using D3 lymph node dissection on a male patient in his 60s with rectal cancer. On the 25th day after surgery, abdominal distension occurred, and the abdominal CT revealed massive ascites. We speculated chylous ascites ; therefore, we changed his diet to a fat-restricted diet ; however the patient showed no improvement and his condition worsened. After performing CART, ascites markedly improved and the patient was discharged.
We conclude that CART is a useful and effective choice of treatment for postoperative refractory ascites.
