Congenital chylothorax managed by partial pleurodesis: report of one case. Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi 1993;34(3):211-5
Date
05/01/1993Pubmed ID
8368069Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027603961 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
Congenital chylothorax, a rare cause of respiratory distress in neonate, presented here with respiratory distress from two days of age. Thoracocentesis was performed at six days, revealing a clear fluid with high protein content. Thoracotomy was performed at the age of 33 days because of a profuse amount of chest tube drainage. A leak of chyle was found near the esophageal hiatus of the costophrenic angle. Partial pleurodesis was performed because of difficulty in identifying the exact leakage point. Respiratory status improved very quickly after the operation, and oral intake was well-tolerated during follow-up.
Author List
Chang CA, Teng RJ, Yen SL, Chang S, Ho MM, Hwang KCAuthor
Ru-Jeng Teng MD Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChylothoraxFemale
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pleura