Chylous ascites is a serious and rare complication after gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Most cases improve with conservative treatment, but substantial morbidity and mortality can be associated. We describe the case of a 48-year-old-male submitted to partial gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma. Three days after starting a liquid diet, it was diagnosed a chyle fistula. Conservative tr...