Title of article :
Chyluria - An Overview
Author/Authors :
Sharma, Sachit All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Urology, India , Hemal, Ashok Kumar All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Urology, India
Abstract :
Chyluria, recognized as a urological manifestation of lymphatic system abnormality has been a curious entitysince long. With varied options for management, this tropical, debilitating disease is known for recurrence. Thearticle provides an in-depth review into the subject with the author’s experience in the field along with the recentadvances in management. This article also describes the entity from its historical background, etiopathogenesis,investigative and management protocols including complications. Recent treatment modalities reported inliterature are reviewed with author’s innovative contributions in the form of applying MR scan for diagnosingand robotics for treating chyluria.
Keywords :
Chyluria , Laparoscopy , Recurrence , Sclerotherapy , Surgery
Journal title :
Nephro- Urology Monthly
Journal title :
Nephro- Urology Monthly